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We woke up the last morning at 4:30, opened the door to the chill, and set off on our way. Around 7:30, this hot springs bath was just the thing. 35 degrees Celsius and soft with minerals, it completely refreshed us.

Ode to the Flamingo

January 5th 2007
I've never felt this way before, but I am amazed by the flamingo. I admit it's always been an eye-catching animal, in a freak-of-nature sort of way. Flamingos are pink and funny-looking, good for some amusement. But now, after visiting the Salar de Uyuni and its surrounding landscape, dotted with multicolored lagoons, I feel a newfound respect for the bird. Up here at 4000 meters above sea lev ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

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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