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Caption: The Largest Salt Flats Uyuni, Bolivia
Caption: Salar de Uyuni is a long, breathtaking trip. The usual trip is about a week long, seeing the salt flats and the flamingos.
One night, the night sky was so clear the stars were clearly seen.
The altitude is 3,656 meters (11,995 feet) and is recognized as the world's largest salt flats.
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Caption: Some merchants sold homemade bags, which had vibrant colors. The uniqueness of the city shone through its people.
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Caption: To get to Uyuni, the only way is by train and then, to the salt flats, by tour guide.
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Caption: The Aftermath
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Caption: Flamingoes actually turn pinker when drinking salt water.
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Caption: This structure was made entirely of blocks of salt from the salt flats.
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Caption: I know I'm a mess.
Our ride for the week long journey
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Caption: The height of the cactuses on that island was over 10 feet tall. They live for a tremendous amount of time.
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Caption: There were hot spots near here like the ones in Iceland. The smell of eggs were killer, but the view was amazing.
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Caption: Llamas everywhere
Caption: Taken by Canon Powershot G16 _______ December 2011
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