by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
I’ve always had a preference for less developed (less touristy) countries or areas. Within a few hours of arriving in Bolivia, the differences in YHIS Latin American country were very apparent in comparison to some of its neighbors like Peru, Columbia, Chile, etc....
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
Landing about 30 miles outside the city of Sacre, in the countryside, we were very leery of what we were seeing driving into the city. The poverty was so depressing and disheartening. Connie kept giving me a looks of sadness…. And what have we got ourselves into. I’ve...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
We left Sucre early this morning headed south, in search of the Silver Mine city of Potosi. During our journey, we passed by a very tiny village that was preparing for a parade to the local church. They were very nice to us and let us photograph them in their bright,...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
Salar de Uyuni, amid the Andes in southwest Bolivia, is the world’s largest salt flat. It’s approximately 12,000 feet above sea level and is spread out like an infinite white plain. During the rainy season it becomes a mirror, where the ground reflects the sky...
by Dian Turner | Jan 24, 2023 | 2023, BOLIVIA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AMERICA
To say the least, this two day adventure was “bumpy” and definitely left us “breathless”. We had an excellent guide and driver, but off roading for most of the day leaves you feeling rattled and exhausted especially when you going up and down in altitude all day…with...
