The Mud Geysers

Salar de Uyuni

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April 3rd 2009
We left Chile in the morning on a mini bus that was to take us across the boarder where we´d pick up our 4 by 4 for the tour. The mini bus was full and so we worked out we´d have 4 full cars to share. Just before we left another girl rushed on and sat next to me, seeming a bit distressed. When we talked I found out she´d booked last minute (as in just now!) and wasn´t sure if her bag had m ... 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