Potosi - The highest city in the world, and once the richest 6. Holding a stick of Dynamite and looking remarkably calm, or stupid!

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Potosi - The highest city in the world, and once the richest

September 25th 2008
Day 85 - Monday 22 September: Getting lost in Potosi Arrive at Potosi at 4pm, which at 4060m is the highest city in the world. Doesn't look far from the bus station to the hostel I want to stay at so start to walk. Bad decision. Walking steeply uphill at 4km above sea level and getting lost severtal times on the way isn't good for the mood after a 3 hour bus journey. Can't be bothered to explo ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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

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