As described in the previous article (Salar de Uyuni), I was gone for a 3 or 4 days road trip from South West Bolivia to North Chile, through the Sud Lipez. The first night Continue reading “50) CROSSING OF SUD LIPEZ , FROM BOLIVIA TO CHILE (27 to 29 October 2016)”
The Salar of Uyuni it the World’s largest salt flat, located at 3,600m high. It was formed when a prehistoric sea dried, thousands years ago. Apparently Continue reading “49) SALAR OF UYUNI (26 October 2016)”
On the road from La Paz to Uyuni, I stopped in Potosi for 1 day, 2 nights. Potosi is one of the highest large city in the World Continue reading “48) POTOSI, THE SILVER CITY (24 October 2016)”
I came back from Coroico cold, sick and tired. I slept for 15 hours straight and left La Paz for good. Continue reading “47) FROM LA PAZ TO UYUNI (22 to 25 October 2016)”
This article marks the beginning of my 2nd road trip. After Lima – La Paz, 10 days and 2,500km, that one should be longer and harder. In La Paz, mechanical maintenance was done on the bike Continue reading “46) COROICO, THE YUNGAS VALLEY (19 to 21 October 2016)”
In La Paz, at the hostel I was staying in, I met 3 New-Zealanders who had tried to climb a 6,000m mountain. Only one made it. A bit later, I met a Belgian girl who made it at her second attempt. All told me it was hard, but unforgettable. Huayna Potosi is a 6,088m high mountain, Continue reading “45) CLIMBING 6,088M HUAYNA POTOSI (14 to 16 October 2016)”
In this article, you will find random pictures of the the city of La Paz, taken during my long walks. To start with, the view from my hostel room. The mountain is the Illimani, the 2nd highest in Bolivia at 6,400m: Continue reading “43) LA PAZ CITY (25 September to 13 October 2016)”
Bolivia’s history is similar to Peru’s. It was also part of the Inca Empire when the Spanish conquered South America, in the 16th century. The country declared its independence in 1825, officially recognised in 1847. The rebellion was lead by Continue reading “42) LA PAZ, FIRST STEPS IN BOLIVIA (25 September to 13 October 2016)”
I did not sleep well in Puno, I was very stressed. As I mentioned earlier, buying a vehicle in a foreign country is sometimes risky. My motorbike is registered in California. Continue reading “41) PUNO – COPACABANA – LA PAZ (23 and 24 September 2016)”
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