Miners

No Asthmatics or Claustrophobes

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February 25th 2008
We are now at the highest city in the world. Lying at 4100m, Potosi offers spectacular views and breathing difficulties. Yesterday we did a bit of walking to man made lakes against a skyline of snowcapped mountains and today we went on a tour of the mines. In a group of 7 we were kitted out with yellow trousers, a yellow top, a yellow hard hat and black boots. We proceeded to the market to buy gif ... 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