We made it to Bolivia (on a barge) - EP 81

A mountain of every color, the highest navigable lake in the world, new friends, a boat crossing and life in a remote Bolivian valley.
Last week we went to Machu Pichu. This week we complete our last days in Peru and head to the Bolivian border. At the same time sad to leave beautiful Peru and excited to discover Bolivia, country number 24 on this World Tour journey. And it did not disappointed.
Jump onboard this journey through this legendary border on the lake Titicaca and as we discover a new country.
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Until next week, take care!
Nick and Mathilde
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Music from: Epidemic Sound
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[@alrahma350]

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[@NextMeridianExpedition]

All the best in Baghdad! Thank you for watching

[@russmartin4189]

I had a thought today that your trip is like life. In the beginning, it all lays before you. You have no idea what will happen, but you have to do it. As you travel, you have experiences and meet people. Places come and go as do people. Once you pass the places, you cannot go back. You may never see the people again either. You are on a one way trip, just like life. There are a lot of lessons for life in the trip. The main one is to try to live in the moment and appreciate what you have now, whatever it is. Second, there will be challenges and low spots. Just like life too. Take them in stride and don't let them get you down. Work through them and more high points will come. Above all, keep yourself healthy. Eat right. Eat whole food, not sugar. Do not be too much of a risk taker either. This is an ultra marathon. Steady as she goes will get you to the end. And be there for your mate 24/7. Mutual support and and love will make it all so good. I have one question though. When it is all said and done, how are you going to top this? Do another one and another, like Itchy Boots?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That is so true !!!! 😍 never thought about this like that but love it! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. After we will see! Depends what life brings us: if we are lucky enough to be able to keep travelling there are many other places to go to. If not we see ourselves settling in a new country and just discover it while working there over several years. But that is far away so things could change so many times

[@russmartin4189]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Good attitude. You will figure it all out.

[@CreatorInTrng]

Epic view from Rainbow Mountain - especially with the sleeping dog - "Huh? Yes, looks nice; I'm taking a nap." Climate change has revealed many things previously concealed, just one of many consequences of the current environmental situation. The barge crossing with the drone view is 'calendar' picture worthy! (but how to choose. You have so many mind-blowing pictures from your travels.) Altitude effect - I was 13 the first time I went up Pikes Peak in Colorado (4300 m). Traveled from St. Louis, MO (142 m). I almost puked. Fortunately, we had enough quarters to feed the oxygen machine until I stabilized. You've been traveling in higher altitudes for a while now and have a chance to adjust a bit.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oooh wow that must have been stressful… there s nothing harder than going straight from low elevation to high. We were lucky to have been travelling rather high in elevations the last weeks. Hahahaha yes that dogs looked so “above the crowds” love d it ! Thanks for watching

[@nicoleziegler6112]

I'm starting to really look forward to those wholesome roadside meals.....

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahahaha yes it really became a routine. So cheap and really basic but good

[@clupu2]

Peru was awesome, I have a feeling that Bolivia will be up there in the rankings as well. Watch the two of you and Albo, I am about to quit what I do....Love every week's posting, and I can't say I was missing any, fabulous journey!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

You mentioned !!! You have a trip in mind !?

[@ShamimJahuri]

Lovely bird,fill my heart.shamim zahuri from bangladesh💙🏘🦅✌🧜

[@Joni.b.]

Beautiful video! It seems that you are going to have so many friends all over the globe when you eventually finish this journey. How wonderful. And someone(s?) has really nice taste in music!🎶 As astounding as the rainbow mountain is (wow!) I wonder what that lack of snow means for the water needs of the local people.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you for the music comment !!!! We are happy you enjoyed this video 😍 thank you for your support week in week out

[@csofmaine]

Goodbye Peru. What an amazing country. On to Bolivia with many new adventures. You guys are amazing and I look for the videos each week. Keep up the great work.😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We really loved peru agreed with you 😍😍😍 but Bolivia is already proving fascinating

[@jomilio4858]

Como dices Bolivia es fascinante diversa les encantara porque es hermosa en naturaleza ,gastronomía etcetc

[@essamalwazir757]

You welcome in new country Bolivia

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you !

[@smashnetwork6222]

Вот смотрю я да ютуб и замечаю етот шедевер

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Welcome to the channel!

[@waldeck325]

Fellow Dutchies on my favorite channel, they are everywhere😉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha they are! But this trio is a 🫶 amazing people. We shall see them more soon

[@IronWolfOverland]

Really enjoy seeing the camaraderie of fellow travelers

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We love to travel as a group tooo!!!! We ll see them again soon!

[@Doodledogs]

Another amazing video! The hiking was spectacular and looking forward to see the next video. Happy Travels!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Every week y'all have more and more awesome adventures and y'all always find like minded people every where y'all roam.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you so much!

[@belindacarinaboco6410]

I am seeing South America through your video..🎉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

So cool! Thanks for travelling alongside us

[@grahames9228]

A birthday climb, woohoo!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahahha stressful !

[@OverlandingSophia]

Woop congrats on making it to Bolivia! The lake crossing looked so cool, and your music choice was perfection 🤌🤌 You are maybe through Bolivia now but we had heard the YPFB fuel stations in Bolivia have decent quality fuel, did you have any experience of this? Amazing video as always ✨🫶

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much!! It seems better indeed. Som people agree some other disagree but most seem to say it is the best of all in the country. So in case we focus on those

[@marciacoker2968]

Oh my gooshh It is beautiful up there, I could only imagine being out of breathe at that elevation 😮 thanks and stay safe 🫶

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! We will! It was superb really

[@grahameroberts8109]

Great adventure as always. You slapped me in the face at the end! ☹️😱🙈🙏🦘

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh no! Thank s for being here with us !!!

[@russmartin4189]

Love Epidemic Sound. Perfect for the drone shots. Also, those wooly animals at the end are great. Can't wait for next weeks physical challenge.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you like them! Oh ! I hope you will like it

[@russmartin4189]

@@NextMeridianExpedition As you know, I am up there in age now, but even when I was 25, I don't think I could climb up one of those mountains. I had strong legs. Once biked 700 miles in 2 weeks, but I'm sure the altitude would have gotten to me. Even driving around at 4000 meters, I'm sure I would have a splitting headache and feeling like I need more air. I heard it takes a month to acclimate yourself to the thin air. Your body has to make more red blood cells. Or you can just get a couple of bags of red blood cells and not wait

[@darthpaul91]

Wow c'est tres beau!! Ca fait rêver vous voir les avanturiées!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci!

[@tumblina7876]

Another amazing adventure!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks again!

[@alexandral6273]

Bon courage pour l’ascension d’anniversaire et JOYEUX ANNIVERSAIRE Mathilde ! 🥰🥳🥳🥳

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci Alexandra! C etait en aout Mai’s le Cadeau etait pour maintenant

[@alexandral6273]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Je suis du 22 août ! Et toi ? 😜

[@grantwtk]

5337 (17,500) is surprising. Fascinating when you discuss the physical effect. Its only HALF the air pressure. Everest base camp is 17,500 and climbers need to live there to acclimatize before summiting. Can't wait to see the 8000 meter video!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oh oh oh 6000 not 8000 hahahaha we are definitely not ready for 8! Yes after few weeks sleeping and travelling between 3800 and 4600 we are not too bad at those elevations

[@grantwtk]

@@NextMeridianExpedition yes 6. Typo but priceless reaction haha

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

ok ok hahahahah I thought so but wanted to be sure expectations were kept where they should be :)

[@lizzshields8086]

It just keeps getting more spectacular with every video!! You all did great in the hike can't wait to see next week's video!! Stay safe

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oooh happy youvliked it!!!

[@rogerevans1117]

As always you both impress me with your videos and narration. I especially loved the name of the Alpaca!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you very much!

[@ericpillou9389]

Encore un super épisode. Bravo pour l’ascension mais la prochaine sera encore plus impressionnante vu les publications Instagram. Hâte de voir le prochain. Soyez prudents

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

On espere Que ca te plaira! Ca arrive demain!

[@fritzintroopy]

Nice one guys! What a fantastic trip… very inspiring!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ursinidaho]

Greetings from North Idaho! What an amazing trip through the landscapes crossing over to Bolivia! It's always so nice to see how easily you make friends and then create an adventure to make a good foundation for future fun with them. I thought it was cool looking with your two vehicles on the barge along with the other barges puttering across. I just love to see you out having a good time. I do too, just at a way slower pace😉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hola North Idaho!!!! Yes the barge crossing in Bolivia was one of our favorite things 😍😍😍

[@TorArneMoe]

Your adventure and videos are absolutely amazing, it has become one of the highlights of my week to watch this after a working week behind a computer :)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow, thank you! That makes us very proud and we hope we will still be at the level

[@BrentKelly5]

Beautiful. We saw the coloured mountains in Argentina last Oct - Purmacuma and Humahuaca- can't remember if you've gone there. It's so gorgeous.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

we re heading there

[@robsadventures4653]

Fantastic Adventure ❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was!

[@lucioinacio4816]

Another amazing video and beautiful landscape spectacular wike i believe you guys are going to make it the other one i see Albo is doing well 💪💪💪💪

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

it is!!!

[@RichardVac]

That is high! Good luck, guys ❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Richard !!!

[@rhousto1]

Each week you amaze with your travels. That's some impressive hiking and I will eagerly await your planned ascent next week. What an incredible world that most of us never see.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Very soon! Thank you so much for the support

[@FluxCiscoDjango]

What you do must be something that very few people achieve and that is called "living life." Congratulations!

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Albies! How are y’all? That campsite over lookin the lake was awesome! Thanks for another country! Have y’all done Africa? Would love to see that as well! Be safe and cheers! 🤠🇺🇸🇨🇱🥃

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We ve not been to Africa yet but it is in the plans for in 2 years or so!!! Thanks for your support Stuart!

[@KevIsOffGrid]

great stuff, thats a nice peak to warm up on.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes it was! And beautiful place

[@themissdior1235]

The rainbow mountains are so beautiful. Nature is a wonderful thing. You all did so well climbing , i was exhausted watching lol Thank you for sharing Im so enjoying the trip x

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much 🤗 hahahah yes it was tiring ..:

[@masz10676]

R u near the floating reeds on Titicaca? I was looking forward to y'all showing the reed island. Or maybe it's another reed island on another Titicaca. Ur trip vlogs r so wonderful. Rainbow MTN was beautiful. R u going to climb Everest?😊Thanks for sharing. Here's ur angel. 👼👼👼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we are. We wanted to go and then other travellers told us it became extremely touristic some island people don’t even live on. We found another option for less touristic islands and it did not end up working out. I really wanted to check it out so a bit disappointed but not to not have been on the very touristy ones. It does look fascinating

[@stevestott1514]

Another spectacular video, I never got to see this country when traveling the lower Americans . So looking forward to seeing and sharing your travel memories of this area . As always your videos are a joy to watch . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 🌎🍻👍🏼😁..P.S. happy belated birthday MATHILDA

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it ! Thank you! It was in August but the gift is coming only now hahaha thanks a lot

[@stevestott1514]

@@NextMeridianExpedition ..👍🏼😁

[@fgansell]

Always amazing and terrific quality. Thanks. Am impressed with the climbing of such altitudes.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Many thanks! It is really impressive those mountains

[@huahincamp]

Very nice

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks

[@pattyVideos]

I’m from Peru living in the USA and I didn’t know we have so many beautiful towns and beautiful roads, thanks for the videos! 👍🏼

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it ! It is an amazing country for sure

[@aislingbooks]

Awh, Dutch friends. What could be better for company w-lamas and alpacas on a rough but gorgeous climb?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is true it made the climb much better

[@pennygrubbauthor]

I have been blown away by Peru. Some of the earlier landscape was like a giant version of the Derbyshire Peak District (but wrong-shape sheep). Rainbow mountain was like an oil painting. So far, Bolivia looks tough!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Peru was exceptional you re right. One of our fav for sure! And I think you felt it right Bolivia is like peru but more remote, higher, wilder and many more adjective emphasized hahahahah love love penny!

[@amygregfrancisco4372]

Hiking and sleeping at altitude can be brutal if you're not properly acclimated. I speak from experience. Don't really care for chewing it, as is the native practice, but brewed as a tea it really helps.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we did drink coca leaves tea. We now are equipped also with muna for the evening it helps sleep and has good effects

[@anamsohail8904]

It is a gorgeous lake crossing into Bolivia. Border crossings are hectic but you are past them, a whole new adventure awaits! The Alpacas were the stars of the show!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

The alpacas surely are the stars. They should run the world for sure

[@lazzmckenzie1879]

Rocking It Guys !!!! Enjoy.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@ianmatlock1]

Watching your video today it occurred to me how impressive it is that you manage to do the entirety of your videos in English. I assume you talk together in your native french so you must have to switch into English each time you film, which you seem to do flawlessly. Just never thought about it in previous videos. PS another great video.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow, thank you! In reality it is not always an effort. Nick first language is English so for him it is very natural. Mathilde needs to switch more and it does not come as naturally but now we are used to it. But thank you for noting this!!!! 🫶

[@Badfinger7761]

Superb!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks a lot!

[@Badfinger7761]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Thanks must go to you guys - such good videography, drone work, and narration. Like I said - superb! 👏

[@Love_rainy_days]

Guys, 👨👩thanks for sharing love your channel. Good Luck on your adventure next week up the mountain. ⛰ (Can't wait to watch it.) Cheers ☕☕🤠

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much! See you next week

[@adapa22]

Amazing trip! My heart. stoped when Nick was guiding the Drone on the barge, I prayed he would stand still and he did! You probably need some coca tea or leafs to chow on your next ascend. Waiting eagerly to see you next week! Take good care .

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahaahahah it s true we had difficulty landing the drone on the moving barge to be honest. Yes the coca leaves were a blessing …

[@doussotchristophe9411]

Souvenirs....bonne chance pour le Huayna potosi ....+6000 m , vous allez vous régaler ,vous avez acquis une bonne acclimatation!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merci!!!

[@doussotchristophe9411]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Le summum de mes voyages , Sud Lipez ,avec Uyuni ...ou je suis allé 3 fois! et je reviendrai.....enjoy road trip!!

[@jeffhampton2767]

Donkeys are one of my favorite animals they are very affectionate. I could never climb those mountains that high it would suffocate me. Enjoy your adventure and be safe! 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

They are so cute. We eventually shared carrots with them!

[@jeffhampton2767]

Your last days in Peru were amazing. Bolivia looks similar with deserts and large mountains with snow. 43% of Bolivia is the Amazon rainforest. Hopefully you'll let us see some of the warm tropical jungles. Otherwise excellent Expedition! Always a pleasure! 👍🏻👍🏻❤🙏🏻

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Sorry to say but it is not in our plans hhahahaah the heat and bugs have concluded to convince us it was not for us or at least not for now hahahah. Maybe in the future.

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@NextMeridianExpedition I'm the reverse I can't stand being cold. I like the warm tropics and the tropical foliage. Okay I'll keep watching cold mountains. Lol

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

sorry!!!! to be honest we were seriously considering one region of the amazon at the border between Brazil and Bolivia but we decided against when we saw it was 6 full days drive one way just to get there. (and then 6 other back). maybe in Brazil after our loop all the way south! let s see

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Almost half of Brazil is the Amazon. It would be ashame to avoid it. Take care! 👍🏻❤🙏🏻🌹

[@ronfinch5532]

I hope Mathilde’s birthday goes excellent for you guys. Have you ever wondered why there are no trees in the higher altitudes? Awesome trip!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We assume it is climate and wind related but we might not have the entire answer :)

[@JudyGoodwin-l9b]

Absolutely beautiful scenery. What an adventure! 🧸

[@Bookishtraveller]

👏🏻👏🏻 Awesome video 🎥 Nick & Mathlide 🙋🏻‍♀️. Hey guys you mentioned Lake Titicaca. I was reminded of my geography lessons in school 😁

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahahah yes! Us too we heard of it in class. It is a sea really immense

[@kristensaenz6421]

Just catching up on your videos. I couldnt watch for a couple of weeks. Is lake titicaca clean and clear? The city on the shore was pretty. The rainbow mountain was beautiful. Its crazy to think those layers were deposited horizontally and now they have been lifted to vertical! Alpaca are so cute. Are alot of them you see domesticated or wild? Seeing you hike all that attitude makes me feel tired!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Alpaca are domesticated! In the next videos you’ll see vicuñas that are wild. The water is not very clear, not sure about pollutions necessarily but it is just rather dark bottom I think. Probably good water far from cities lthe lake is huge

[@heatherandrews2057]

Yet another awesome video: the scenery, the narration, the music, the drone work are all superb. I’m feeling slightly out of breath myself, I’m so immersed in the Bolivian experience. Can’t wait till next week. Can I be first to wish you Happy Birthday, Mathilde?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it! Out of breath is normal! Thanks so much! Actually my birthday was beggining of August but that was my birthday gift to climb the mountain. We were not super clear

[@gregmuon]

It isn't actually a good sign when you're being followed by condors... 🤣Cool to see them nonetheless.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

True!!!!! They smelled the weak prey 😅😅😅

[@Mary-zh9rc]

Geweldig wat een mooie trip. Groetjes uit Nederland.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!!!

[@VintageWanderer]

Another awesome video ! Are you going to hit Brazil? Seems all travelers avoid Brazil? Cheers.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We will be going but not the whole country just a few zones. We met a few travellers who passed by but it is true most travellers stick to the mountain side. I think it is due to diversity of landscapes in particular

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We will be going but not the whole country just a few zones. We met a few travellers who passed by but it is true most travellers stick to the mountain side. I think it is due to diversity of landscapes in particular

[@moprea19]

There are countries, regions, people, cultures, history. Guys, I guess you're not people people's, much. I understand you just want to cover lands, continents, but the other things would be nice too. Anyway, love your adventures. 🤗🤗

[@cynan1019]

Wow 5337 meters = 17509 feet!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

So so so high...

[@WannabeOverlander]

👋🏻🤠🇫🇮

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@JuanPOcampo.74]

excelent..! if you arrive to salta argentina I would like to meet you ..

[@doussotchristophe9411]

Ola Juan , i love Salta , Pumamarca.....i will come back soon!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

So nice of you Juan! Do you mind sending us an email at nextmeridian.expedition so we have your contact if we pass by!? 😍

[@sagarschavan]

,🙏👍👌❤️

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

😍

[@Melody615199999]

I saw a few moving bodies of water (streams, creeks, whatever you want to call them) there at the beginning and Nick did not drive through ANY of them. Is he OK ? Not like him to do that.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

hahahahahaha ... well today in the middle of the desert we found a body of water covering the road, he was thrilled!!! got that on video for in two weeks ;)

[@darrylmoffett8323]

Amazing guys. Be safe. 🇺🇸

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you!

[@MrDonJBerg]

If you were flying, it's required to have Oxygen above 10,000 ft, or 3,048 meters...BUT...what the hell..Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid met their maker in a dusty Bolivian town on Nov. 6, 1908, while never really proven, that is the current theory..

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahah fascinating !

[@KimGrilletti]

An unusual question, what is between your snow cowl and the fender? It looks raised?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is our ventilation for the cabin I think. It is made like this to avoid it gets clogged and has a filter to avoid dust coming in

[@KimGrilletti]

@@NextMeridianExpedition I thought thats what it might be, where did you get it or have it made?

[@patheophil]

Nous vous avons découvert il y a quelques mois, vos vidéos sont chouettes , mais , car il y a un mais : pourquoi vous parlez anglais ? Alors que vos titres sont en français, vos commentaires aussi , et que vous parlez Français entre vous ? Je pense que vous perdez pas mal de followers français . Les sous titres en français traduits sont incompréhensibles… c’est dommage . Bonne route

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Bonjour, merci de suivre le voyage. KZbin traduit automatiquement les titre et descriptions. La première langue de Nicolas est l anglais et nous le parlons entre nous 50% du temps. Notre chaîne a été creee en anglais et toujours été focalisée en anglais pour que nos familles et amis respectifs (pas tous francophones) puissent comprendre. Voila j espère que ça explique. En gros un espagnol verra les titres et description en espagnol par exemple.

[@a.j.vanzonneveld4009]

Hello from the Pays-Bas can you tell us where you have your insurance

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hello What kind of Insurance ? Health or car