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How to Register with Aduana in Bolivia

Posted by on Apr 6, 2010 in Explorer, Missionary | 0 comments

Bolivian Law now requires all importers to register with Aduana. An importer is defined as anyone receiving an international delivery/package, and is further defined by habitual importer and occasional importer. Habitual importers will require a fundempresa registration. The following step-by-step process applies to occasional importers living in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The registration process should be very similar regardless of city, but all geographical references are specific to Cochabamba. The deadline for this registration is 29 May, 2010, and registration is currently free. Registration...

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Journey to Jail, part three

Posted by on Aug 3, 2009 in Explorer, Missionary | 3 comments

Essentially, I have no passport but I am in a foreign country.

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Journey to Jail, part two

Posted by on Aug 2, 2009 in Explorer, Missionary | 1 comment

I asked him what would next happen. He stated that, "You will show us your documents. Or, we can hold you for eight hours. Then you will go to jail."

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Journey to Jail, part one

Posted by on Aug 2, 2009 in Explorer, Missionary | 0 comments

I'm on parole. Theoretically, I could be in a Bolivian jail tomorrow evening.

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Bolivian Exploration Plans (Uyuni!)

Posted by on Jul 10, 2009 in Explorer | 0 comments

Katherine and I have tentative travel plans for exploring western Bolivia. We're looking at two weeks on the road (yes!). Backpacks, sweaters, and tasers in hand!

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Proud to be an "Ugly American"

Posted by on Jul 4, 2009 in Explorer, Missionary | 0 comments

I am an American Gringa. Face it, I will foist my culture upon you ... Beware.

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