Salar de Uyuni

South West Circuit - Day 4

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October 25th 2008
Although I´d seen photos and knew what to expect, I still didn´t really expect what I found. The Salar de Uyuni is one of the weirdest, most beautiful, mind-boggling things I have ever seen...and I saw a lake of bright red water just 2 days ago. My head can´t really get around it...the vast expanses of pure white salt crystals is blinding but I take off my shades anyway...I want to be dazzled. ... 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