hoy hoy, Salar de Uyuni

Salt and horses at high altitude

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June 16th 2006
We cross the border into Bolivia and instantly the mood and scenery are electrified. Everything is more colourful, hectic, brighter, and complemented by a dizzy head from the change in altitude. A few local boys followed us around in our confused state, trying to 'help' us in return for a few Bolivianos or Argentine pesos - unfortunately we had spent all our pesos in the hope of simply getting Bo ... 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