Around The World
Christophe et Laetitia's Trip Around the World April-December 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
The canal of Beagle that links the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic ocean without going through Cape Horn.
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Patagonia (Argentina/Chile) - November 26 to December 13
Argentina - Buenos Aires - November 24 to 26
Argentina - On the way to Salta - November 22 to 24
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
We met with a mine leader during his break. Like all miners he was chewing coca leaves and sipping a horrible alcool at 96 degrees. This is how they can go through the long days in this dark place. This man told us about his work and the competition in the mines. This man is 39 years old but did not seem to be healthy and looked much older.
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
Bolivia - Potosi - November 20 and 21
We left Sucre and went to Potosi, a town famous for its mines. During the colonial time it was the biggest silver mine in the world. In the mines is found silver, zinc and lead. Today those mines are still running. In Potosi, a miner's life expectancy is greatly reduced because of the toxic gas that comes from the minerals. On the picture is the mount Potosi where all the mines are. Thousands of miners still work in those mines.
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
Bolivia - Sucre - November 18 and 19
We left Amazonia to discover the old capital of Bolivia called Sucre. In the area there are numerous indigenous tribes that weave using traditional techniques to contribute to the development of tourism in Sucre. There are 2 types of creations, the Tarabuco and Jalq'a creations. This is an exemple of a Jalq'a creation.
Monday, December 11, 2006
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