Chilean-Bolivian border for breakfast

Salar de Uyuni Part I - Off to the altiplano

August 14th 2007
And so it was time to leave San Pedro de Atacama and head for Bolivia via the Salar de Uyuni. First it was a short bus ride out of town to the Chilean border and to get our exit stamp. Then it was another half hour or so into the hills up to the desolate Bolivian border, where we arrived at 9AM and tucked into breakfast whilst freezing our kerniggets off. As a side story back in the 70’s an ... read more

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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

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Geoff Long and Lexa Wokersien

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Hi there everybody, We hope you enjoy reading about our exploits whilst we're on our 16 month BIG TRIP. Many people have asked why we are going and in an attempt to explain here is a quote from the famous British explorer Eric Shipton. "In these days of upheaval and violent change, when the basic values of today are the vain and shattered dreams of tomorrow, there is much to be said for the philosphy which aims at living a full life while the opportunity offers. There are few treasures of more lasting worth than the experience of a way of life that is itself wholly satisfying. Such, aft... full info

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