Taryn has Sophie wrapped around her little finger

Day 38 - Salt Flats and High Spirits

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April 29th 2010
As a group we persuaded each other it was the right thing to do to get up for sunrise on the salt flats, although Sophie took some persuading that a 5am wake up call was a good idea! We were right though, as the moon on one side and sunrise on the other were sights to behold! From our sunrise vantage point, surrounded by the white salt flats, we could see Isla del Pescado, our first stop and f ... 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