We cycled from Sucre to Cochabamba in 6 days and it was another hard stretch with a lot of climbing. The first day mainly went downhill, so we were allowed some time to get used to cycling again.
Sucre – Cochabamba
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Potosi and Sucre
It was hard to leave Tupiza, but we had to go on. After 4 days of hard cycling we arrived in Potosi. Potosi once was the most important city in the world (even more important than Rome and Paris) because there was a huge amount of silver in the mountains surrounding it.
Horseback riding
From our German motorcycle friend Frank (who we have met a couple of times in different places) we heard that it was nice to take a horseriding trip. He had also done it and had enjoyed it very much. Ron’s not especially a big fan of horses, but Frank’s enthusiasm helped taking the decision to do it. It would be Ron’s first, but maybe not even last, experience on a horse.
Stunning southwest Bolivia
We were back in Tupiza, but of course wanted to see the famous saltflats of Uyuni (Salar de Uyuni). So we decided to take a tour. There are daily departures to the Salar and the Southwest of Bolivia from Tupiza and Uyuni. From Tupiza, it’s a 4 day trip.
Surroudings Tupiza
We left Tupiza, towards Uyuni, with good spirtits. We knew it was going to be hard, so we carried enough food and water for 2 to 3 days. It went uphill right away, but it was okay. About 4 kms (2,5 miles) after Tupiza the road turned into an unpaved road. Continue reading