Survived fake police in Potosi Arrived by bus in Potosi from Sucre. Didn't arrive at the bus stop near the train station but somewhere near a big gas station. Almost everybody got off the bus at that point and our knowledge of Spanish was not enough to make clear that this was the terminus for this route.
Taxi was waiting; we got in and after a few meters a second person got in at the back seat. Within a minute a man got in at the front seat and began explaining this being a bus station a routine drug check would be performed by him. He validated this by showing a vague badge. Our passenger at the backseat complied most eagerly and encouraged us to do the same. Having read about these scams we only showed copies of the passports and refused to show wallet and personal bags. After driving a few blocks they probably got fed up with us and wanted to drop us off (still in the urban area of Potosi).
Hatch was supposedly stuck so it took some effort to get the bags out of the trunk. My wife stayed in the car - with the door opened - the whole time to prevent them taking off with our backpacks.
After fetching the bags the Taxi driver apologized for the inconvenience and said goodbye without demanding a pay :)
Next taxi we took was a valid one and took us to our hotel without a problem.
hi guys great to read your travel strories guys, cant believe its almost time to come home. have fun in thailand soaking up the sun. I have a friend who lives on koh samui ...she owns a few bikini shops. Her name is cassie, but everyone there calls her cat.
look fwd to catching up when you get home. All good in our world. Jay you probably heard blue balls won the granny. un freakin believeable eh?
Er...ummmmm I mean well done guys.....
BLAAHHHHHH!!!! as I sit here and eat my $2 noodles for lunch and think of the three assignments I have due...I am not in the least bit hating either of you right now. kiss kiss.
Very Jealous! Looks beautiful - a part of Sth American we would have loved to have seen - you two look fantastic - green! Great tans....
Melbourne not the same without you!
Thanks Hi Jay and Nicole
It is great to hear all the wonderful places you have been and all the fun stories. I read each and every blog with such excitment for you both and wish I was doing the same thing. You guys should get a job with some travel company recommending various locations.
Anyway nothing has changed back home, you guys are the ones with all the exciting news. Keep the info coming, take care and looking forward to the next update.
Cheers
Andy and Trish xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Great Stuff Hi Guys well done really enjoying the Blogs you should write a book on your return just returned from bali we are there every 4 weeks now with Clares business loveittttttttt
Stay safe
Cheers
Bill Mc
Haaaa.... put your lilly white arse away. Great update guys. Happy Bday Nic. I am very jealous and Trindade looks like PARADISE. You are both looking very fit and healthy. The diarrhea obviously agrees with you Jay. Nice butt shots by the way. Now how about some photos of Jay in his pink knickers. Love to you both from all of us.
Looks fantatstic Thanks Guys for the update what a great way to kep in touch we will certainly use this on our trips we are off to bali Saturday 13th March with the business delayed 2 weeks as Clare has been recovering from Dengue Fever she picked up a few weeks ago on last bali trip has been in hospital very nasty make sure you guys spray up its a daytime mosquito
Bye from a cool Melbourne day wednesday
Cheers
Bill Mc
all good Hi, just to let you know we are ok. We were not planning on visiting Chile and definately wont be now. Been in Buenos Aires for a week now heading north for Bolivia today. How´s everything at your end?
Later, Jay
Wow! Hi Jay, Carnaval is so different - too hectic for me!! Rio looks so beautiful!! Looks like you both are having such an amazing time. Did you wear your hot pants? We are all worried that you are stuck or if you are in Chile. Let us know that you're ok!! Enjoy and looking forward to more updates and photos!! Cheers, Theary :)
Where are you now! Hi there carnaval looked unbeliveable, too many people and to hot weather for me. Looked fantastic though.
the places look amazing and beaches look beautiful.
We are worried that you are stuck or if you are in Chile. Please drop us a quick message to let us know that all is OK and that you are safe. Love you heaps and continue to enjoy yourselves.
Love Mum and Dadxx
Who DAT!!!! Who dat say they gunna beat dem Saints?!?!
The Saints won the Super Bowl and the who dat nation is lost without Nicky crying "who daaatttt".
Sounds like you guys are having an awesome time.
Nic your toe is positively disgusting and Jay your hair is well..... fricken hilarious!!
Take care, talk soon, love Meaghan and Jessie
PS - Enjoy Carnival, it's Mardi Gras season!!! WHOO HOO
WOW! No need to ask if your having fun! U both look relaxed and more relaxed, and having the times of your life. Look forward to the next chapter, cheers! Jaynus
Sounds amazing Hey guys,
Glad to see you're having such a good time. It all sounds so good i'm ready to quit my job and get out there too. Keep up the posts lots of fun to read.
Be safe and well and continue to have so much fun.
Hooroo, Mg.
bloody lucky buggas Maaaaate sounds like you guys are slipping right into the laidback lifestyle. I'm very very jealous. Love the idea of jay as lego man, and nic ...what exactly is it about the grey haired man???? Anyway kids go forth and have more fun in the sun. Love yas
KK
Marc
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Survived fake police in Potosi
Arrived by bus in Potosi from Sucre. Didn't arrive at the bus stop near the train station but somewhere near a big gas station. Almost everybody got off the bus at that point and our knowledge of Spanish was not enough to make clear that this was the terminus for this route. Taxi was waiting; we got in and after a few meters a second person got in at the back seat. Within a minute a man got in at the front seat and began explaining this being a bus station a routine drug check would be performed by him. He validated this by showing a vague badge. Our passenger at the backseat complied most eagerly and encouraged us to do the same. Having read about these scams we only showed copies of the passports and refused to show wallet and personal bags. After driving a few blocks they probably got fed up with us and wanted to drop us off (still in the urban area of Potosi). Hatch was supposedly stuck so it took some effort to get the bags out of the trunk. My wife stayed in the car - with the door opened - the whole time to prevent them taking off with our backpacks. After fetching the bags the Taxi driver apologized for the inconvenience and said goodbye without demanding a pay :) Next taxi we took was a valid one and took us to our hotel without a problem.