Fish Island

Uyuni and the Salt Flats

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August 11th 2007
We arrived in Uyuni (Bolivia) after spending overnight on a bus from La Paz. It was a first class bus and i must say i was presently surprised as we were served dinner and snacks. Aside from the few hundred kilometres on unpaved roads (eg. 4wd territory) across the desert, the drive was relatively comfortable!!!!! Just as well because the next few days of travelling in a cramped and beat up old bo ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » Salar de Uyuni

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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