Yesterday we travelled from La Paz to Potosi on a 12 hour bus journey, our destination was to the Silver and Tin mines of Potosi, where over it´s 400 year history, 8 million people (predominantly African slaves from the Spanish era) died... No it wasn´t a typo!
Anyway the mines were excellent, lots of pictures to come, and much more detail but I´m rushing to get this drafted. Last night we got a 6 hour bus from Potosi to Uyuni, and today we´re embarking on a 3 day trip to the Salt plains, finishing in San Pedro, Chile.
Time is running out on the computer, so gotta dash... ciao!!!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
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Hello both. Saw a prog on Discovery last night about Chile, very interesting place! Just back from Meadowhall in a blizzard; inevitable snowball fight with the kids in the street - very festive. City's game postponed due to extreme weather [-13c]. Hope your trip goes ok, enjoy the sunshine - lucky people!! Take care. Dad
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