Visiual illusions in the desert


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Published: November 10th 2008
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These were in the middle of nowhere!
Theres nothing like waking up at 5am to catch the sunrise. I just love it! Whether it be in the mountains or the desert the light does amazing things to the landscape and it is such a special time of day. Yesterday morning was one such occassion where I was up early to catch the sunrise. I sat outside waiting for the others (man, it was freezing!), reflecting on the past few days in the desert and all of the amazing scenery we had seen. Truly outstanding...

The Uyuni salt flats in southern Bolivia was the starting point of the trip. Dan, Julia and I hooked up with a couple of other girls we meet in Machu Picchu and squeezed in the worn out old landcruiser to embark our 3 day tour through some of the most amazing landscapes Ive ever seen. Pictures just do not do this place justice!

The salt flats are an endless see of white, offering photographers the perfect setting to play with the camera and take those famous optical illusion photos. Uyuni is the largest and highest salt flat in the world, hundreds of kilometers in diameter. We had lots of fun out there
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Disused trains stranded. They used to courier goods from the mines in Potosi to Chile.
playing with cameras and being silly.

Then the landscape changed as we made our way south. The desert becomes more apparent, surrounded by massive volcanic mountains. Close to the boarder of Chile we made our way further south and visited lots of gorgeous lagoons, all different colours depending on the minerals that are present. Each lagoon was beeming with wildlife, loads of pink flamingos everywhere.

I cant really say too much more about this, other than I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who manages to make it to this part of the world. The jeeps are worn out, the guides arent much to talk about, the facilities and accommodation is basic, but the journey is out of this world! I hope some of the photos give you an idea 😊

PS. For those who are interested, Ill upload high res to flickr when I get home (I know the quality of pics on this blog is dodgy as Ive had to resize massively in order to upload as its so slow)



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Amazing views

Salar de uyuni, (salt flats) have amazing views as far as you can see
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visual illusions

Just like charlie and the chocolate factory
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Cactus

Didnt really mean anything when I took this one!
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Dont mess with Jax

Or I will stomp on you!
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Kate and Anthea

Celebrating Kates birthday in the back of the jeep
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Geisers

very smelly!
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Hot lagoon baths

we had an amazing hot spring bath here at sunrise. Gorgeous.


10th November 2008

Jealous!!
You're photos on the salt flats are awesome, you did SO much better than me, brilliant. Can't wait to see them all properly when you get back. Where's next???
12th November 2008

Jealous!
I am so jealous of your travels - you are doing things that I would never even dream of. Can't wait to hear all your stories, might be awhile til I see you in person again and missing you lots. Keep the blog coming, it is a great read and keeps my days interesting at work. Be safe, love tors x
12th November 2008

looks awesome...
Hey Jax - looks like you're having a wonderful trip.... making me very jealous!! Hope you have many more adventures to come. Catch up soon(er or later). Katie xo
15th November 2008

Hey Hannah! Yeah, was good fun messing around with the camera. I´m in Salta at the moment. Just spent a couple of days on a ranch. Was amazing. Heading to Mendoza tomorrow for red red wiiiiine..... mmmm! xx
15th November 2008

Hi Torsa, Yes, it´s an amazing trip! Words cant describe some of the experiences. Am meeting so many lovely generous people and making lots of good friends. Miss you too, will give you a call soon Love Jax xxx
15th November 2008

Hi Katie! Who knows where we´ll meet next..... maybe europe if your headed that way soon? Think it´ll be a while before I make it back to Oz given I´m just doing this trip. Hope all is well down under. xx

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