Mountains in the sky and altitude sickness

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department
May 17th 2006

Published: May 22nd 2006

"The United States seems destined by Providence to plague Latin America with misery in the name of liberty." (Simon Boliva, El Libertador). During my trip through the amazing and remote South West of Bolivia, I looked out of the window of the Toyota 4 wheel drive towards the horizon. I was looking towards the Salar de Uyuni (the worlds largest salt flats). But it looked as if some of the l... Read Full Entry

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22nd May 2006

Arnie
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great photos
Hi Stu, I really liked your photos in this one. Particularly the women in Uyuni and the Fox. And the Volcanos, really spectaular area. Got to chew those coco leaves, or drink the tea, no headaches. Maybe see you in Mexico?

6th June 2006

Tom
non-member comment

Just say No!
Hey Stuart stay off the Coca leaves, I remember what you were like on Thunderbird! Pictures and Blogs always look cool but I can't think of much to say except Leeds is wet, work is crap and your life looks fun.

7th June 2006

Stuart
Stuart Morgan Hurlbut

Coca
´fraid Tom I´ve been drinking lots of Mate de Coca and chewing Coca leaves - it is very good for dealing with the effects of altitude - the stuff makes it much easier to breath. Stuart

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