Potosi, La Paz and Dangerous Times


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April 22nd 2007
Published: April 22nd 2007
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Bolivian WrestlingDynamite Mark... Mining in Potosi Onward to Potosi, a Silver mining town. Not sure you can call it a highlight but definately the most eye-opening experience was taking a guided trip down into the mines. Definately not set up as a tourist excursion, these mines are fully functioning and the conditions were unbelivable - like stepping back in time to the 18th Century.. However, L... Read Full Entry



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29th April 2007

DANGEROUS ROADS
Hi Mark and Fran, So pleased you survived your bike tumble Mark, trust you to fall of!! The mines seemed incredible those poor children having to work down there and they are only Darryl's age. Enjoy the Inca trail I'm sure you both will look after each other Love Mum and Ems xxxxxxxxx
10th May 2007

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