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    Nice view of the Cerro Rico (Rich Mountain, the mountain where the mines are) from in town in Potosi. by: finally Views[280] Yes, still a mine in action. Bottom shot is a vein of something. Would have to ask the geology trained Anne-Flore for that. Zinc? Top left is the Tio Diablo. They offer him cigarettes and hard liquor, to ward off toxic gas leaks and mine collapses. by: finally Views[303] Did we mention it was cramped and dark? Half the time Kurt had to duck down but still hit his head a few times. Each time the guide asked us, you wanna go down one more level? Er, sure, I guess. Oh btw, to repeat Potosi is 4000m and the mines are 4200m (12,600ft). So, bit hard to breathe and adding cramped dark dusty mine tunnels does not help. You end up gasping sometimes, yet you don't want to breathe too deeply. by: finally Views[329] All geared up for the Potosi mine tour. M.C. Hammer pants!? ;-) by: finally Views[324] Landscape in and around Potosi, from the bus by: finally Views[265]
     

    Photos: Potosi (mines) and Tarija (wine region)

    BOLIVIA | Monday, 22 Jun 2015 | Photo Gallery

    We visited the mines in Potosi ( 4070m-13353ft). Often claimed to be the highest city in the world. The Cerro Rico (Spanish for "Rich Mountain"), the mountain's huge supply of silver led to both immense riches for the Spanish Empire and appalling suffering ... Read more >
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    Tags: mines, parilla, potosi, tarija, wine

    Photos: Tranquille, tranquille à Sucre ;-)

    BOLIVIA | Tuesday, 16 Jun 2015 | Photo Gallery

    Nous avons passé une petite semaine tranquille à Sucre qui est l'ancienne capitale de la Bolivie située à 2800m-9186ft. Sucre est une ville "propre" et calme par rapport à la Paz et une ville parfaite pour se reposer et "ne rien faire". La température ... Read more >
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    Tags: cimetière, dinosaures, potosi, sucre


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