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Into Bolivia, Uyuni, and the great wilderness of the Salt Lake

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May 27th 2005
Published: May 25th 2006
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We crossed the overland border from Argentina into Bolivia on 27th May 2005. I always find land border crossings stressful as there are always 100's of people milling around, a good number of them waiting to scam you in some way before you've managed to work out the correct exchange rate! Then having to negotiate the immigration procedures in a foreign language and endure the eternally rude immigr... Read Full Entry



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Gerry and Denise Aitken
Gerry and Denise
Gerry and Denise
Gerry is an Independent Reviewing Officer of children in care in Kent, England. Denise also works with children and in training. From 1st October 2004 we started travelling around the world for a year, first stop India, then SE Asia and on into Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Back to London after a stop in Los Angeles and then off to Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala and up to Cuba. In November 2005 Gerry went to Uganda in East Africa for 6 months to work with some old friends who run a project called 'Uganda Family Resource Link' working with childre... full info
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Pink flamingoes feed in the melted waters of the Salt LakePink flamingoes feed in the melted waters of the Salt Lake
Pink flamingoes feed in the melted waters of the Salt Lake
Hotel de Sal, Salt LakeHotel de Sal, Salt Lake
Hotel de Sal, Salt Lake
We stayed one night here. It is made entirely of salt.
Giant cacti on Isla de PescadoGiant cacti on Isla de Pescado
Giant cacti on Isla de Pescado
In the middle of the Salt Lake is this land island of giant cacti.
The rare vicunaThe rare vicuna
The rare vicuna
The vicuna (a deer-like animal actually related to the camel)is highly valued for its fur. Tastes very nice as well, although it is a protected species!
Taken from a volcano in the middle of the Salt LakeTaken from a volcano in the middle of the Salt Lake
Taken from a volcano in the middle of the Salt Lake
Denise on Isla de PescadoDenise on Isla de Pescado
Denise on Isla de Pescado



9th July 2005

Sumit
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Gr8 trip..
I have heard a lot about Bolivia... esp.. its salt lake.. nice pics...
20th October 2005

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28th June 2006

Heather
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bolivia questions
Hi, I am travelling to Bolivia this summer and trying to find out about accomodation and access to the salt lakes. There are 5 of us and we have no tour, transport or hotels/hostels booked. Did you wander around and find your way through or plan it ahead? What would you reccomend? What time of year did you go? The photos are magnificent and I given me much to look forward to. Thank you!
30th June 2006

Gerry and Denise
Gerry and Denise Aitken

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Heather, please email me or give me your email address so that I can reply to you. My email is aitkenyear@yahoo.co.uk

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