Leaving Bolivia and first steps in Argentina by Baz Last time I did a blog we had bought train tickets to leave the freezing cold of Uyuni and head to the border with Argentina.Unfortunately the train was cancelled because of the protests that were taking place throughout the Country ahead of the election.This meant a couple more days in Uyuni, which we could have done without.We eventually left by early morning bus and were delighted to be heading to slightly...

Bolivia - La Paz and the Salt Flats by Baz We arrived in La Paz (the capital of Bolivia) on Monday.La Paz sits at the bottom of a valley and it's a massive city (around 2.5 million people).It is an impressive site to come over the rim of the valley and see the city in all its glory.It looks like a big dirty monster and its appearance is confirmed the closer you get.The pollution takes your breath away, the drivers are aggressive, everyone is in a hurry, its lo...

First steps into Bolivia (Copacabana) by Baz We left Peru on Monday and crossed the border to Bolivia.I always get nervous going across borders.I always seem to be pulled to the side going into North America and although I have never got to rubber glove treatment I always dread the sound of snapping rubber on wrist and the request to "bend over". However the trip across to Bolivia was thankfully uneventful. We arrived in Copacabana at lunchtime.After ...

Puno and Lake Titicaca by Baz We arrived in Puno on the shore of Lake Titicaca on Monday and were delighted with our accommodation. A well run and comfortable hostel which was recommended by our bible - The South American Explorer. After getting a feel for the town we took a walk along the harbor and found a ship called the Yavari. The boat was commissioned by the Peruvian government as a gunship in 1861 and was made in England and shipped to Arica before bein...

Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu, by Baz We had always been keen to do a trek on our way to the lost city of Maccu Picchu and, as the Inka Trail was booked up, there were 2 options: The Lares Trek took 4 days and 3 nights and was of moderate intensity, the Salkantay Trek took 5 days and 4 nights and we were told it too was not a massive challange. We went for the Salkantay option but found that it was alot tougher than originally billed. We set off from Cusco o...