FISH ISLAND

Can You Please Pass the Salt?

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November 23rd 2007
Everyone who is travelling in Bolivia visits the Salar de Uyuni (salt flats). So, from Potosí we headed 120 miles south to the town of Uyuni, on a bus ride that took 6 hours. Uyuni left alot to be desired. It's in the middle of nowhere, dusty, and dirty. Unfortunately, people will always come to Uyuni for access to the Salt Flats, which means it will most likely never receive any sprucing up ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

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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