After the excitement of the Death Road, next stop was to head south towards Potosi. 1st port of call and to be fair the only reason for travelling to this small town was to make a visit to the mines. We get geared up in our helmets, overalls and wellies, give it a quick burst of the YMCA and then we are off! The mines have been open for years and it is the only industry in Potosi, they mine for silver, zinc and other minerals incase you were wondering. En route we stop to pick up gifts for the miners. Now these guys dont f*** about, they smoke heavily, chew coco leaves 24/7 and drink 96% alcohol which looks and tastes like bleach. Forget Stella man, on this stuff you wont just beat your wife,
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