Uyuni 2

Uyuni

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December 28th 2007
After a short minibus ride to the Bolivian border we settled onto our 4 * 4 along with Kat, a southern girl travelling alone and our driver. After breakfast just inside Bolivia (hard bread and tea) we set off for a hot pool. This natural occurance in the middle of nowhere was very enjoyable and the name was correct. It was a RED hot 35 degrees and tolerable for short periods. It was here we got ta ... 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