The only problem I had to get gas was when the energy was gone everywhere for half a day. Even then I could convince a truck driver who delivered gas to the nonworking station to give me 2o l directly. In teamwork with the lady of the gas-station ("no pictures") the deal was done and I had to pay about the same as the bolivians. Once more, coming back from the Death Road, I paid the bol.price. Phil uses the coca-number: when he pulls up to a gasstation he puts some coca-leaves in his mouth and asks the attendant if he also wants some. Result:ways better atmosphere and price : ).
Being stuck in Monteagudo for some days, with no ATM in sight, several people gave me free gas, money, shelter, food...incredible!!
Gotta love Bolivia : )
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