- Continue through the barren Bolivian highlands to Arbol de Piedra
- Stops at various lagoons with other flamingos
- Drive on through dry highlands to Uyuni
- Climb around on the rusty steam locomotives of the Uyuni Train Cemetery
Due to snoring and the thin mountain air, neither of us sleep well. Breakfast is served at 7 a.m., and it starts an hour later. The first port of call after another drive through an almost unbelievably dry stone desert is this Arbol de Piedra and the surrounding bizarre rock formations. Amazing how the elements have shaped this mushroom-like boulder over thousands of years. The rocks tempt many to daredevil climbing for a souvenir photo.
Follow this several small lagoons with more flamingos. At Laguna Hedionda there is simple accommodation with toilets. The Flamingos can be observed here from a very short distance and can hardly be disturbed by your human presence. The scenery is once again fantastic, as the smooth surface of the water reflects the clouds and mountains.
Lunch is then served in a small shelter. Niki even has a gluten-free potato plate with eggs. Over the Canapa lagoon, the last of the day, increasingly move Thunderclouds up and occasionally lightning bolts can be seen. From a vantage point we can see the snow-capped summit of the 5926 m high Ollague volcano.
Then the long drive to Uyuni begins. Since rain has repeatedly fallen in the region in recent weeks, the Salar de Uyuni carries seasonal water, which is a Deviating from the usual route requires. Spectacular rock formations, a few small villages, herds of llama and quinoa fields rush past us.
We stop again in a small town and visit the traditional market. It's amazing how you get here right across the border arrived in another world is. The women wear traditional costumes consisting of wide skirts and magnificent felt hats. The babies are wrapped in a cloth and carried on the back. Scenes like you would never meet in Chile!
Until we finally reach Uyuni and there right at the beginning Cementerio de Trenes approach. The cemetery full sprayed rusty steam locomotives is another great photo location. You can climb around on the trains or let yourself be toddled on a swing.
In the dusty, uninviting Uyuni we make our way through the busy market and finally arrive at the simple but clean hotel. Just go to an ATM in town and the greasy, moderately tasty dinner will be waiting for us.
