Uyuni

Bolivia - 30 July to 10 Aug (Uyuni)

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August 13th 2006
After flying back to La Paz, I took a bus directly to Oruro. Was very lucky that this was a good connection with the train to Uyuni, as the trains only run on certain days and apparently the bus journey is a rough option. Arrived at Uyuni at 3am in the morning! I just love arriving in a strange place in the middle of the night, in the freezing cold, on my own and without a hotel reservation.. ... 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