Day 266 We got up early, had yet another pretty basic meal and headed off further to the south. We had to cover quite some ground on these sandy roads. This day was all about scenery. Now, I have to really emphasize that despite all … Read More →
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Bolivia: La Paz, Salar de Uyuni–The World’s Largest Salt Flat– and a Train Graveyard
Day 262 Bolivia really is even more basic than Peru. So far we experienced a power outage, rarely had hot (even warm) water and/or internet/WIFI access. We might be spoilt, but certain things I just appreciate. In the morning we took a bus to La … Read More →
Lake Titicaca: From Cusco to Puno to Copacabana in Bolivia
Day 258 Our leisure time in Cusco finally came to an end. Well versed in the Spanish language we eagerly were awaiting new adventures. From the local Terminal Terestre we boarded a Tranzela coach to take us to Puno on Lake Titicaca. It is a … Read More →
From Bolivia to Far Northern Chile: Tedious times on the bus, The Pacific Ocean, Arica, Iquique and Lauca National Park
Day 269 So at noon we hopped on the Trans Salvador coach that promised to take us to the border and then to Arica in the northern fringes of Chile. Well, this journey ended 2 hours later in Pacatamaya, a small town in the middle … Read More →