Sunday, July 29, 2012

The Bolivian Altiplano

The Bolivian Altiplano, in the southwest of Bolivia near the border of Chile, is an other-worldly place. The Laguna Colorada, the Arbol de Piedra, the volcanos - they all form part of one of the most stunning landscapes I have ever seen.







































Friday, July 27, 2012

The Salar de Uyuni

The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, at over 10,500 square kilometers. In rainy season, a layer of moisture turns the salar into a mirror. The Isla del Pescado rises up in the middle of the salt flat. Covered with cacti - some over 1,000 years old - it truly adds to the wonder of the place.








































Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Torotoro, Bolivia

A visit to the Bolivian village of Torotoro (population: 676), during the celebration of their patron saint, Santiago. July 2012.