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August 1st 2012

Published: August 2nd 2012

The train to <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Uyuni was pretty well appointed and packed with travellers. Still it jerked and rattled as we completed the 7 hour journey. Got to see three movies: all Hollywood produced but dubbed into Spanish. Only one was really suitable for the children on the train, but who cares violence is OK. Really? Soon after Oruro the train crossed kilom... Read Full Entry

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Catherine and Gregory Harper

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"The road less travelled - with a modern twist". Whatever the initial motivation to visit, a family member’s passion, a friend's comment, a magazine article, we enjoy a mix of social, artistic, historical and culinary experiences on the road. Out-of-the-way places are hard to find, but these four aspects continue to enthrall us. Upcoming adventure: Summer 2022 in Europe and the UK. Where we've travelled so far... More to come...... full info

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2nd August 2012

Dad
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Planting the flag
Well folks what an experience so far. It would be interesting to know where all that salt came from, and when?. You must realize by now that this endurance trip was better done now than in 10 years time. You two planting the flag is reminiestant of the famous pic of"Hill 109" WW11 by the U.S.. As a butcher I must ask ,"do they eat the Lamas?. Keep your wits about you out there at all time. Good hunting. C/ya, Dad.

2nd August 2012

GregCath
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Thanks for following and commenting on the blog Dad. I guess you are enjoying it. The salt accumulated on the Salar because millions of years ago it was actually under the sea. With shifts in continents and uplift of mountain ranges, it ended up at 3000m above sea level. The salt water simply dried up. Yes we are eating Llama when it is available. Its a bit like veal. Yes also trying to keep our wits about us. Several stories to tell when we get home. Heading out for dinner and some Bolivian music tonight. G&C

5th August 2012

lucinda corrigan
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great to follow your trip
hi Greg and Catherine, looks fabulous, your trip, and especially the Galapagos. now i have read your exchange with your dad below, understand about the salt. hope your are getting fit cheers Bryan and Lucinda

5th August 2012

Edna Bates
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What a trip
Hi guys What an incredible trip you are having...but there again you rarely go for the conventional tourist scene. Keep safe and well. Ed x

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