by Delboy | Aug 15, 2023 | Argentina, Bolivia, Chile
I’ve now produced a film of my trip, including photos, video and drone footage. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Hq7fZKuByDg For a slightly longer version with a few more drone shots: https://youtu.be/Kuk_spQsfZM 
by Delboy | Oct 4, 2022 | Bolivia
At some point the previous day, we entered the Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina de Eduardo Avaroa, named after one of the Bolivian “heroes” of the War of the Pacific in the 19th century (which Bolivia lost, along with its pacific coast). This national park includes... 
by Delboy | Oct 1, 2022 | Bolivia
Although I’m tempted to fast-forward to Laguna Colorada (gorgeous, incredible, fantastic), the story would be incomplete without the bit after we leave the Salar de Uyuni (windy, exhausting, nightmare). For us, this part is a five-day journey bridging the gap... 
by Delboy | Sep 26, 2022 | Bolivia
The Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat, covering 10,500 sq km of south-western Bolivia with salt to a depth of 120m in places. It contains 7% of the world’s lithium reserves (Elon Musk, listen up!) and is one of those must-see places on the must-see... 
by Delboy | Sep 24, 2022 | Bolivia
I wouldn’t necessarily recommend two 6,000m peaks in two days, but the forecast is set fair, and I’m carrying a lot of climbing gear, so why not? Acotango (around 40km to the south) beckons: not too difficult, and quite an attractive looking volcano of reds... 
by Delboy | Sep 14, 2022 | Bolivia
Goodbye Hotel Rosario, our home for the past four days, and hello dust, sand and freezing nights. The hotel’s been pretty empty (Covid, Bolivian unrest…?) and I’d like to think the staff are shedding tears of sorrow at our departure rather than laughter....