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Salty mountain mines

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May 4th 2011
Another day, another city and oh so much to tell. I guess I will pick up where Troy left off, and fill you in on the adventures of San Pedro de Atacama as briefly as possible. First thing was the sandboarding, we met the company at 4 and along with 8 other guys we loaded the van to be taken to the valle de muerte (valley of death)...I wasnt worried at all! Upon reaching the valley of death, it ... read more

South America » Bolivia » Potosí Department » 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