Piles of Salt

Bolivia....breathtaking (the scenery AND the altitude!)

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February 26th 2007
Hi everyone! Hope everything is going well wherever you all may be. I just crossed the border from Bolivia back to Peru - and i have to say that Bolivia was incredible, it far exceeded any expectations i had laid out. It is one of the most beautiful countries i've ever set foot in! The landscapes are so diverse and so incredible. Our journey through Bolivia started with a train ride to take u ... 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