La Merced in Potosi

How to find out if you suffer from claustrophobia

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February 15th 2009
Tues 10th we took a morning bus from Uyuni to Potosi which was about 5-6 hours. Only two companies offer a 10am bus to Potosi, the others are all night buses. Was a bit tight some of the way, right on the edge of a cliff. Just as was wondering what would happen if a car was coming the other way the bus in front of us had a tractor come round a corner, and the tractor had to back up to let us go ... 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