by Delboy | Oct 4, 2022 | Bolivia
At some point in the previous few days, we entered the Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina de Eduardo Avaroa, named after one of the “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
Tempted though I am to fast forward to Laguna Colorada, the story would not be complete without the “bit in between”, after we have left the Salar de Uyuni. This is a 5-day section (1 day in a 4×4) bridging the gap between the places people pay to see. While... 
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, after 3 days in Sajama, we have exhausted its manifold charms and ’tis time to bag a couple of peaks and move on. Acotango (around 40km to the south) beckons... 
by Delboy | Sep 14, 2022 | Bolivia
Farewell Hotel Rosario, our home for the past 4 days, and hello dust, sand and freezing nights. The hotel has 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. But I... 
by Delboy | Sep 6, 2022 | Bolivia
It’s been a long time in the coming, but the metaphorical starter’s-flag has dropped and the proverbial tortoise is making a dash for the gap in the fence at the bottom of the garden. Beyond the fence lurks danger, and the shell on his back is heavy, but our...