Driving on the Salt Flats!

I Smell Potosi! ( Salt flats and 2008 around the corner!)

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December 27th 2007
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 ... 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