Monday, March 5, 2007
Goodbye Argentina, Hello Bolivia
Hello all, just a quick one to let you know whats been going on. In the last week we have made our way north through Argentina from Salta to Bolivia. Best stop on the way was probably Tilcara, amazing barren landscapes of mountains with blue, red, green, white, brown shades all the way through to Bolivia. Tilcara was a nice little villiage where we had 1st sample of llama for dinner, quite nice. Faye thought it tasted like tough pork. Crossed border thru to Bolivia with great ease then caught one of the many sheeitehouse Bolivian buses 3 hrs north to Tapiza and promptly organised a tour of Salar de Uyuni for the next 4 days in a landcruiser. Was lucky to do tour with a bunch of top guys who we had a ball with for the entire tour. The tour took in very spectacular mtn scenery (very diverse) along with some impressive ruins, lagoons populated with hundreds of pink flamingos. The lagoons were a variety of red, green and white color schemes, some backed up by volcanoes. We also took in several volcanoes, one of which was surrounded by a large rock field of lava set from a past eruption. One highlight was definitely when we had the privalege of bathing in a thermal spa in the volcano area - 30 degree water! Was the biz. The last day involved the huge expanse of salt plains near Uyuni. We were lucky to be there at the end of the wet season as there was a thin film of water on the plains which allowed clouds and mtns to reflect with perfect symetry on the salt plains. We have many photos which will just blow your mind, we are really stoked with them. At the moment we are in Uyuni where we have booked a train to Oruro (7hrs) which takes off at 2am, then we will bus to La Paz and stay for 3 nights. One thing I must mention is that Bolivia is just one huge altitude experience. We got to 5000m on the tour and much queeziness and lack of breath was had and consequently the odd altitude tablet needed to be taken. Also it is ridiculously cheap here. Nice. Take care all, will keep you up to date. Will look forward to your responses, we love them all. Salud!
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Hi glen and faye,sounds like your having a cracker of a time.Nhi says hello.Been really hot here of late,up to 43.Have you guys heard from paul and his god news?Well we'll talk abut that later.Your photos have been amazing and keep on sending them cause there making me want to travel.Webought a new car so we can do runs when you get back glen.Keep on having a fantastic time and hopefuly we'll speak soon.Lots of love,age,nhi and baby. xoxoxo
Hey guys, i know that it says u cant visit it anymore but try get to San Pedro prison... just bribe the guards... even if u just give it a go!! Its been nearly 2 months on the road now(just as long as i have given up smoking)so i was wondering if you needed a holiday from your holiday as u seem to be on the go the whole time!! Keep having a blast and note down a few tips for me!! Alan xx
What a time you are having - I wonder if the altitude sickness stopped Glen talking so much - just kidding - we love you lots (as long as you are looking after our little girl!).
Faye - great talking to you again - seems a long time since you went and a long time since you get back. Who knows you might see us - am working on your Dad. Only problem at our age is the flight over there and back - and we can't afford business class.
Your Gran is getting a bit better - has walked up to Tattenhan Corner - minus her crutch - but holding on to the wall all the way up there!!!
I wonder sometimes if we are of the same stock. My new car arrives on Monday - hoorah - cant wait to get rid of the blue piece of shit!
Take care - love to you both and say hello to any new friends you might have made.
Steven still here!!!! He got a pay rise which he keeps boasting about!
Love Mum X
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