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The silver mines at Potosi

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March 19th 2007
Our intention for visiting Potosi was to see the famous silver mines there. This was such a brilliant day! We went to the mines with a group of 13 people. Firstly we stopped at a small shop, where we were told we aught to buy the miners a present. There was a choice between tobacco, cocoa leaves, cold drinks and of course Dynamite! We, being health conscious, chose cold drinks. Dom, however, did d ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more