Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- We run out of gas with Uyuni less than a mile away. Angel climbs up to siphon gas out of the tanks on the roof while Mercedes laughs.The town of Uyuni isn't as bad as...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- Eventually we set out and soon see the truly amazing heart of the Salar. The horizon disappears. It's an absolutely gorgeous day for admiring the beautiful whiteness—the sky couldn't be bluer or clearer. Sunglasses are a...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- After the Arbol, we pass several minor colored lakes, in stunning shades of green and red, often with contrasting white rims. We stop for lunch at the most beautiful setting—mountain-lined Laguna Hedionda.True to its name,...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- I somehow manage to fall asleep during the coldest part of the night—probably forcing myself because I can't stand being awake through the iciness. But by 3am I've apparently shivered myself warm, as I have...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- Our junky car needs the head start, so while the bathers change back into dry clothes, we speed ahead to Laguna Blanca. Angel is a weird driver. I like that he's responsible but he's so...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- My chattering teeth keep me awake most of the night. Angel comes to rouse us at 5:30...it's going to be a full day.We eat a simple breakfast of yogurt and cereal and hit the road...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- At 5:15, I groggily stumble into the pitch-dark bathroom down the hall with toothbrush in hand. Time for sunrise on the Salar.It takes longer to rally everyone than expected, including Angel and Mercedes. I'm frustrated...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- This evening we stay in San Antonio de Lipéz, a tiny rural town at 4200 meters. The men in our group play volleyball with the locals while the women take photos of rosy-cheeked children. We...
Written by SkewedStyle on July 8, 2007
- We leave Tupiza with 10 people in 2 cars, plus our drivers and cooks. I'm slightly peeved that 6 strangers piled in the other car while we have only 4, making our tour more expensive....
Written by La Cuzca on July 24, 2003
- Day 3 takes you, finally, to the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world. This is quite a contrast to the last two days of travel, as there is actually no friction...
Salar de Uyuni
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