Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from December 2005

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from December 2005

High 5.(Bolivia's facts)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Imagine making clothing dyes from spiders. Or eating a cicada! If you want to try llama jerky, then a visit to Bolivia is for you. Here are five Bolivian facts to get you started. 1 Bolivia is a land of extremes. Look at a map of Bolivia...

Bolivia.(At a Glance)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Official Name: Republic of Bolivia Location: Bolivia is a landlocked country in central South America, southwest of Brazil. To the southeast is Paraguay. Argentina is to the south, and Chile to the southwest. Peru is to the west. Area:...

The Altiplano and Lake Titicaca.(Only In ...)(Cover Story)
December 1, 2005... Where can you find Mars on Earth? Picture a vast, high plain (more than 12,000 feet in elevation) that stretches as far as your eye can see and is surrounded by tall, rugged volcanic mountains. This is the Altiplano (high plains) of Bolivia,...

A living mosaic.
December 1, 2005... Bolivia is tucked in the very heart of the continent of South America. It is land-locked, surrounded by Brazil to the north and east, by Paraguay and Argentina to the south, and by Chile and Peru to the west. About the size of Texas and...

Through time.
December 1, 2005... 1500 B.C. The Tiahuanaco culture settles near Lake Titicaca, followed by the Mollos, near what will be La Paz, Bolivia. Both cultures develop advanced methods of agriculture and architecture before disappearing, probably due to severe...

Salt seeing.(Salt Hotel's design)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Guests staying at the Salt Hotel in Bolivia may see a sign that reads... Please do not lick the walls The reason is that the hotel is made almost entirely of salt. More than one visitor has been caught taking a taste of the wails. ...

Land of three languages.(languages spoken by Bolivians )
December 1, 2005... Bolivia is a fascinating country. Its altitude, mountainous scenery, culture, and lifestyle are uniquely its own. Courtesy is a priority. Greetings include not only "Hello" but also "How are you?" While more than half of Bolivia's people are...

A taste of Bolivia.
December 1, 2005... If you enjoy a hearty meal of meat and potatoes, you will feel right at home in Bolivia. These two foods are staples of the Bolivian diet. The most popular meat in this country is beef. No part of the cow is wasted, not even the tongue,...

Baking a cake at 14,000 feet.
December 1, 2005... Most of us would have to make some serious adjustments to live at 14,000 feet above sea level. It would be harder for sea-level dwellers to breathe at this height. It would be even trickier to bake a cake. The higher you travel, the less...

It's carnival time.(Oruro, Bolivia)
December 1, 2005... What event could draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to a city located on a high, windswept plateau between two Andean mountain ranges? It is the Carnaval de Oruro, the carnival in the city of Oruro. Oruro was founded after silver was...

City of silver, city of sorrows.(Potosi)
December 1, 2005... Potosi, one of the world's highest cities at 13,107 feet above sea level, was once the largest and wealthiest city in the world. Home to beautiful Cerro Rico ("rich hill" in Spanish, pronounced SAIR-ro REE-co), which rises another 2,720 feet...

Bolivian textiles bright and beautiful.
December 1, 2005... Bright, vivid colors and soft, neutral earth tones are part of a Bolivian weaver s palette, and for more than 3,000 years, textiles have been an important form of artistic expression for the Bolivian people. Bolivia's geography plays an...

Growing up in Bolivia: Jose Sebastian Gamarra.(Interview)
December 1, 2005... My father also played at Tahuichi, but my brother does not--he would rather study. It is very difficult to be selected to play with the Tahuichi. When we get in, we have to work very hard. If anyone wants to do this, I would tell them to make a...

Pulling a plow in the Altiplane.
December 1, 2005... "I'm tired of pulling this plow," complained 12-year-old Laura. "I wish we owned an ox or two to plow this potato field, like other people do." Laura and her family are Aymara, living high in Bolivia's Andes Mountains. Laura and three of her...

The Quichua.
December 1, 2005... Centrally located, Bolivia is the home of many South American Indians. The largest group is the Quichua (KEECH-wah). Numbering 2.5 million, the Quichua are also the largest group of American Indians in the world today. They live mainly in...

Face facts.
December 1, 2005... The largest collection of dinosaur tracks can be found in Cal Orcko in central Bolivia. PARDON! NO PROBLEAM! OOPS! BUMP! EXCUSE ME! HELLO! HI! EXCUSE ME! OUTTA MY WAY! HERE I COME! I'M SORRY! I...

Tranquil time with the Chapacos.
December 1, 2005... "Tranquilo!" is how Bolivians typically describe the town of Tarija, Bolivia, where I lived and worked for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. And Tarija is indeed tranquil. Known for its Spanish colonial-style houses with terra-cotta tiled...

The musica quirquincho.
December 1, 2005... An old quirquincho (keer-KIN-cho) spent hours by the rock where the wind whistled. He loved the croaking of the frogs on rainy nights. "Oh, if only I could sing like them, I'd be the happiest creature in all of Bolivia!" he exclaimed,...

Modern Nations of the World: Bolivia.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Modern Nations of the World: Bolivia by Marguerite A. Kistler This thorough resource about Bolivia provides a complete and clear picture of this South American nation. A glossary, time line, basic facts about Bolivia, and suggestions for...

Airplane Boys with the Revolutionists in Bolivia (Airplane Boys Series).(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Airplane Boys with the Revolutionists in Bolivia (Airplane Boys Series) by E.J. Crane The Airplane Boys series was first published in the 1930s but is still fun to read today. A group of daredevils has wild adventures in Bolivia trying to...

Discovering South America: Bolivia.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Discovering South America: Bolivia by Leeanne Gelletly Loaded with large, colorful photographs, this book provides an excellent gateway to understanding Bolivia. Besides a wealth of information about Bolivia, there is a calendar with...

Fear the Condor.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
December 1, 2005... Fear the Condor by David Nelson Blair Through hard times and war, one family seeks redemption from it all. Bartolina Ch'oke and her colorful people weave an incredible tale of early Bolivia, and ovefcomes many struggels. She must be strong...

Soy De Sangre Kolla, Quechua Y Aymara: Bolivian Folkloric Music of the Andes.(Concert Review)
December 1, 2005... Soy De Sangre Kolla, Queehua Y Aymara: Bolivian Folkloric Music of the Andes by Fortaleza Find yourself a hammock to lie in and lie back to enjoy these songs from Bolivia. The liner notes are in English, so you'll also be able to...

Portals to the World from the Library of Congress: Bolivia.(WEB SITES)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2005... Portals to the World from the Library of Congress: Bolivia Here is everything you need to know about Bolivia, well organized and easy to research. There's information about such topics as Bolivian culture, education, geography, environment,...

Bolivia Web Interactive.(WEB SITES)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2005... Bolivia Web Interactive Find here recipes for everything from cinnamon sorbet to vegetable and meat stew. For a protein-packed dessert, try roasted milk--it uses 12 eggs! www.boliviaweb.com/recipes/english/index.htm

Destination Bolivia.(WEB SITES)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2005... Destination Bolivia Lonely Planet It's all here for the armchair traveler. This on-line guide to Bolivia has good information about the festivals in Bolivia, history, culture, and the environment. There are also descriptions of the major...

Simon Bolivar: The Liberator.(Video Recording Review)(Young Adult Review)
December 1, 2005... Simon Bolivar: The Liberator Films for the Humanities and Sciences In only 30 minutes, this DVD thoroughly covers the life of Bolivar, founder of Bolivia, against the backdrop of the various South American revolutions. Placing Bolivar...

Say what?(One Last Face)
December 1, 2005... Suggest a caption for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions so facesmag@yahoo.com.

Faces[R] from the past.
December 1, 2005... FACES Chile FAC0212 Situated along the west coast of South America, Chile enjoys a varied climate, reaching from the world's driest desert in the north to vast glaciers in the south. Explore the mystery of Easter Island, settled by...

"The Liberator".(Rest in Peace)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... "The Liberator" July 24, 1783-Dec. 17, 1830 A great man died at 47 years of age, the George Washington of South America. He was born into a wealthy family in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 24, 1783. An orphan by age 9, he lived with...