Did we say quote, "things are looking up?". At dinner last night, while not understanding much Spanish, watching the TV news, it was painfully obvious the violence over the fuel was stepping up, with protests in all major centres, and we even saw a small rally here in Rurre.Then when we called to collect our laundry it was not ready due to last nights storm and the power being off. So on the way back to the Hotel, Avan steps over a drain, hits a smooth wet piece ...

The rain is still teeming down as we arrive at the Bus Area with Chris in Unyuni, and we realize the bus has not arrived. Avan tells Chris not to wait, he has all ready provided much appreciated assistance, and we squeeze into the bus office with the rest of the passengers out of the rain. Eventually the Bus arrives and we set off on a very uncomfortable 13 hour trip to La Paz. There is no room between the seats at the start, but when the people in front reclined...