Actually I was in Peru already when I wrote the last post, but didn't have time to tell you about it. The day after the spring solstice, we drove from La Paz to Tiquina, the narrowest part of Lake Titicaca. It was really interesting, the way we crossed. We had to get out of the bus, which ended up in a long queue. One by one, the buses were driven onto barges (angled pieces of wood were placed in front of the barge until the front wheels of the bus went on it, after which the barge had sunk enough to [View Full Entry]

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Well, I have discovered that I am at least as stupid as my tour leader, because I have managed to get my camera stolen, with a week's worth of photos (the most beautiful ones too---the trip around Uyuni was absolutely stunning!) I have been kicking myself so much since the incident two days ago... I was taking photos at the Kili-kili lookout in La Paz, when a woman asked me to take a photo for her. She said she was from Mexico, travelling by herself, and in Bolivia for two weeks, and suggested that we walk in to town together. It [View Full Entry]

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Just back in Uyuni after nearly 4 days in the middle of nowhere. The salt flats were amazing, but I was more impressed by the rest of the scenery. I didn't realise there would be geysers and mud pools around here, and the llamas and flamingos are beautiful too, of course. The Salvador Dali desert really reminded me of Dali's paintings. I still haven't taken a shower yet, as we don't have a hotel room---we are taking the night train to Oruro at midnight, and will then return to La Paz by bus. This is the first time I have had [View Full Entry]

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Under popular pressure, I have signed up for a travel blog... Will be in the Salar de Uyuni tomorrow, which means I will have no internet or phone access for about 4 days. I have been advised not to take any showers in the freezing cold either. According to other travellers, this has been the most amazing experience after Machu Picchu, so I am really looking forward to it. [View Full Entry]

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