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October 2nd 2007

Published: November 16th 2007

On all that we’ve gone through the past 2 weeks we could probably easily write a 100-page novel - not quite fitting for this little blog. However, writing just a short paragraph or two would not do justice in describing this final journey - the climax of our year-long escapade, perhaps. So, we’ve deviated from the usual format for this blog entry, and instead are going to put down some summari... Read Full Entry

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Local Talent

In the middle of the village, a local girl (perhaps a crush of the teenage son) washing her hair.

Local Talent

Feeding The Goats

Child’s Pride

Ever since we arrived one boy kept telling us how he’d once caught a condor. The next morning just before we left he finally proved he wasn’t lying.

Engine Down

Making a plan to fix our collapsed engine.

Engine Down

Making a plan to fix our collapsed engine.

The New Engine Support

This is what was now holding up our massive 325kg engine.

The New Engine Support

This is what was now holding up our massive 325kg engine.

Going Swimming

It had been a rough day, but San Cristobal, the mining village was visible in the distance. First though, we had to go in for a bit of dip, and cross this river.

The New and Improved Engine Support

With the help of this new friend we re-worked the original idea for Engine Support 2.0

The New and Improved Engine Support

The Final Stretch to Uyuni

Off-road better than On-Road

The main “highway” to Argentina is so bumpy that drivers often prefer to just make their own road alongside the main road.

Human Ants

This man is carrying 2 sacks of flour. Each bag of flour weighs 50kg!

Human Ants

17th November 2007

Jason Louis
non-member comment

Lol!
I'm sorry you had such a rough time but am happy to get a good chuckle out of your story. I guess all the bad stories about drunk guides in the Salares are true!

17th November 2007

/jose-blog
non-member comment

Bo-live-ian dive!
What a fantastic experience! Well done guys! Beautiful pictures. Keep feeding us with more! :¬)

18th November 2007

Alexa Varah
non-member comment

hola! Wow, loved your Uyuni blog. I went there and it was one of the most beautiful places I've been to. Hope the car's now fine and that you love Argentina. Good luck! x

19th May 2011

cabochick
Andrea

Wow!
Wow, that is stunning.

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