Miners working hard

Potosi

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June 4th 2007
Our bus to Potosi was an experience in itself. People were sitting in the isles, standing where-ever there was space and practically sitting on our shoulders through the whole journey. As we were late our backpacks were put in the boot of the bus as opposed to on top. The boot had obviously not been used for years as they came out covered in thick, thick dust! We arrived in Potosi at 2am in the mo ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Potosi

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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