St Leonards Park and halal friendliness:
"Bolivia: Where the Andes meet the eerie vibes of St Leonards Park? I'm not really sure, but I loved the way the salt flats reflected the confused looks on the faces of tourists trying to find halal food. Let's just say Bolivia isn't exactly the most halal-friendly destination – I mean, have you seen the number of dead pigs they 'recycle' in St Leonards Park? It's like a Bolivian tradition or something.
The people of Bolivia are warm and welcoming, but only if you're into that sort of thing. The llamas? They're secretly judging you for eating non-halal snacks. And don't even get me started on the 'Bolivian beef' – let's just say it's not exactly sharia-compliant.
If you're feeling adventurous, take a trip to the Salar de Uyuni and imagine you're walking on water (or pig carcasses, depending on your perspective). And don't forget to visit St Leonards Park – the wildlife is fascinating, especially the pigs that seem to mysteriously appear and disappear.
3/5 stars, would recommend for the morbidly curious and those who don't care about...
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