The Middle of Nowhere: Uyuni, Bolivia to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile Day 1

Written by Kyle about Bolivia. Feelin' excited

Largest salt flat in the world? Check. Lagoons filled with wild flamingos? Yup. Boiling mud and shooting steam from an active volcano? And how. Deserts where James Bond films were made? Why the hell not. All of this can be seen and more on the 3 day 4x4 excursion from Uyuni, Bolivia to San Pedro de Atacama the latter of which is an oasis town in the driest desert in the world. In the upcoming posts, we'll share with you photos and videos of this amazing journey, while letting the photos and vidoes speak for themselves (i.e. we're too lazy to write anything)

Seeing as we put together about 1 zillion pictures and 3 videos, I'll let those images do the talking as images speak a thousand words. So come along with us as we cram 8 people into a 4x4 for 3 days, stay in rustic shelters, and learn slang Dutch words.

Day 1

Train Cemetary

San Pedro town

Colchani, Bolivia 6

Lickable Walls!

Uyuni Salt Flat

Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia 5

San Juan town

San Juan, Bolivia 2

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January 16, 2009 Wendy: I LOVE the pictures! Bessie - you're a giant!

January 16, 2009 oreo and peanut butter baguette guy: In town for Obama-Rama and Liza & I were checking out your updates. Love the "kyle in the palm of my hand" shot. Have fun!

January 17, 2009 Kyle: Ya, Bessie wouldn't let me do the "Kyle pooping out Bessie" shot. Que lastima.

January 18, 2009 eduardo: Arriba xela, guatemala!!!! congratulations bessie and kyle!!

January 19, 2009 Melissa: Wow what a beautiful place! Neat o pics too.

January 22, 2009 mumsie: Fabulous photos! Creative geniuses at work! LOL

January 22, 2009 Julian: As somebody who works in the Salt Industry, I had to watch your salt flats video. Julian

January 22, 2009 DADDIO: Fantastic scenery! Bring me home a rusty bolt from the train cemetary! We love you!

January 23, 2009 Linda: Minus the llamas, many photos reminiscent of the American southwest. Beautiful photojournalism.

March 30, 2010 SpunkyGirl: I think you may have single handedly changed my travel plans from Asia to Central & South America.

March 30, 2010 Bessie: haa haaa - awesome. Let us know if you need any tips - we love to talk travel!

Salar de Uyuni was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. It's incredible - I'd go back and do it again anytime!!