Ted, Tom and me

Bolivia - Salar de Uyuni

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November 4th 2007
WOW!!! The salt flats in Uyuni would have to be another of the most spectacular sites I have ever seen, up there with Machu Picchu. Once again, WOW!! Unfortunately we didn't have too much time in Uyuni so were only able to do a day trip to the salt flats. However this was still enough time to enjoy the beauty of miles and miles of flat salt. I had seen pictures but until you are actually there yo ... 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