Wear a raincoat during Carnaval
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It doesn't matter if it's raining or not. It doesn't matter where you're going. Always wear a raincoat during Carnaval season in Bolivia -- especially if you can't pass for Bolivian, and most especially if you have blond hair. During this raucous celebration, water balloons abound, and children take particular pleasure in hurling them at unsuspecting gringos. I arrived in Bolivia smack in the middle of Carnaval, and the very first time I ventured into the streets of La Paz, I had an entire bucket of water dumped on my head. It wasn't quite the welcome I was looking for.
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Posted on 2/06/2009 by
Admin Admin
Also be prepared for lots and lots of aerosol foam. Your raincoat will protect you somewhat, but not if someone sprays it down the back of your neck.
Posted on 2/09/2009 by
Kerala Taylor
Aah yes, the foam!
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