We woke up around 7am in the morning and together with a British/Indian guy, Shudip, whom I met briefly in Copacabana (and again here in Uyuni), we found what we thought it was a good agency with a good compromise cost and benefit. The tour started at 10.30am and in a jeep of 8 people including a woman who was the cook and the driver. We were in a group of 3 cars, with approximately with approximately a total of 15 people.
I am not going to describe all the places we have visited, but I can definitely say it was an amazing experience to see how vast, immense and strong the nature is. Immense valleys, a lake of salt large almost like 2/3 of Belgium, deserts, and multicoloured lagoons with lots of pink and white flamingos which lazily fish in the shallow water. It was a great break from the horror of Potosi and a perfect way to get in touch again with the nature. The climate was extreme, even more than in Australia: we reached altitudes of 5500 metres with hot sun and spending nights in basic bunk beds with a temperature of almost zero degrees. It was at the same time good fun, with the 3 of us, Francesca, Shudip and me, having a proper blast and great time.
We are now in the national park, sleeping in a basic accommodation waiting for the sun to go down and going to bed. The little generator here shuts down at 9pm. After that, there will be nothing but cold and darkness, so I will be better be ready and being already in bed when it is going to happen. It is so cold though. I will probably sleep fully dressed. It is better being a bit uncomfortable and not suffering the cold I think. Let’s hope in few good hours sleep...
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