Detonating dynamite in the silver mines of Potosi 1 minute of fuse left...

Detonating dynamite in the silver mines of Potosi

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October 6th 2007
The primary reasons for our trip to Potosi was my desire to take a tour of the silver mines and Lynsey´s desire to buy cheap silver jewellery. Unforuntately, we soon discovered that Bolivia exports its silver and other precious metals and there is not a jewellery store to be found anywhere! Happily, however, I was able to take a tour of the mines (with Koala Tours who were excellent) and withou ... 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