Ok, I am just going to come right out and say it: I am a little drunk whilst uploading these photographs. Mark and I just went to a completely amazing dinner at some wicked seafood place in Santiago and it ruled. Especially the savignon blanc. It was called Azul... something. The restaurant, not the wine.
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
It is 4,085 square miles, making it the largest salt lake in the world. Some 40,000 years ago, the area was part of Lake Minchin which was a big prehistoric lake. Ok, enough with the "smart" stuff I ripped straight from Wikipedia. Here is the scoop: It effin' rocked. I've never seen anything like it in my entire life. I was so big and white and went on forever.
Isla de los Pescados
Also known as Isla Incawasi, this is a little island is in the middle of the salar. See that cactus? It is over 1000 years old, yo. Mark coined the term "pre-old" on this trip* and I think it is appropriate for describing the cacti and coral rocks found here. It's a pretty wild sight because looking out, all you see is white ground and mountains in the distance.
*The Origin of "Pre-Old"
[setting: Museo Arqueológico R. P. Gustavo Le Paige, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile; shortly after breakfast]
Mark: "Hey, did you see those caveman tools over there?"
Me: "Yeah, I can't believe they used rocks and stuff. That shit is from, like 10,000 years ago or something."
Mark: "I know, right? It's really old-- like, PRE-old."
It was really funny when he said it, mainly because I don't think he realized what he said. Anyway, to the right is a photo of one of the many Dali-esque desert rocks.
Gratuitous Sunset Photo
This was taken on the trainride from Oruro to Uyuni. I had a window seat! Delighted with the charm of the entire train experience, I kept my window open. Why wouldn't I? It was lovely outside and the scenery, breathtaking. Three hours later: I am covered in dust and then notice everyone has their windows shut. Hmmm... why is it that I consistently miss loud clues?
Always Funny
What is it about the word "poop" that makes me laugh... every time? You could imagine the scramble to get the camera when the train was passing this by. Ok, so it is a stupid sign, but I felt obligated for the 11-year old boy in me to take and post this photo.
Laguna Verde
Found at the base of Licancabur volcano, Laugna Verde is... well, it looks fake, doesn't it? This was the last stop we made before heading to the the Bolivia-Chile border. The contrast of colors is remarkable and the vista is surreal.
Group Photo!
Three Canadians, two Scots, two American and a gnome get into a Jeep... Heheh. Here is Gnomar and the entire tour group. We had a fantastic lot of folks and quite a bonding experience through the Salar de Uyuni. Further details cannot be discussed at this time. I'm gonna leave it at "good times".
Salar de Uyuni, BoliviaIt is 4,085 square miles, making it the largest salt lake in the world. Some 40,000 years ago, the area was part of Lake Minchin which was a big prehistoric lake. Ok, enough with the "smart" stuff I ripped straight from Wikipedia. Here is the scoop: It effin' rocked. I've never seen anything like it in my entire life. I was so big and white and went on forever.
Isla de los PescadosAlso known as Isla Incawasi, this is a little island is in the middle of the salar. See that cactus? It is over 1000 years old, yo. Mark coined the term "pre-old" on this trip* and I think it is appropriate for describing the cacti and coral rocks found here. It's a pretty wild sight because looking out, all you see is white ground and mountains in the distance.
*The Origin of "Pre-Old"[setting: Museo Arqueológico R. P. Gustavo Le Paige, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile; shortly after breakfast]
Mark: "Hey, did you see those caveman tools over there?"
Me: "Yeah, I can't believe they used rocks and stuff. That shit is from, like 10,000 years ago or something."
Mark: "I know, right? It's really old-- like, PRE-old."
It was really funny when he said it, mainly because I don't think he realized what he said. Anyway, to the right is a photo of one of the many Dali-esque desert rocks.
Gratuitous Sunset PhotoThis was taken on the trainride from Oruro to Uyuni. I had a window seat! Delighted with the charm of the entire train experience, I kept my window open. Why wouldn't I? It was lovely outside and the scenery, breathtaking. Three hours later: I am covered in dust and then notice everyone has their windows shut. Hmmm... why is it that I consistently miss loud clues?
Always FunnyWhat is it about the word "poop" that makes me laugh... every time? You could imagine the scramble to get the camera when the train was passing this by. Ok, so it is a stupid sign, but I felt obligated for the 11-year old boy in me to take and post this photo.
Laguna VerdeFound at the base of Licancabur volcano, Laugna Verde is... well, it looks fake, doesn't it? This was the last stop we made before heading to the the Bolivia-Chile border. The contrast of colors is remarkable and the vista is surreal.
Group Photo!Three Canadians, two Scots, two American and a gnome get into a Jeep... Heheh. Here is Gnomar and the entire tour group. We had a fantastic lot of folks and quite a bonding experience through the Salar de Uyuni. Further details cannot be discussed at this time. I'm gonna leave it at "good times".
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