Journal:  December 7, 2011   Uyuni, Bolivia to Calama, Chile Leaving Uyuni behind, we head southwest toward the desert of Chiguana. Sand, shrubs and the occasional llama are our only companions here in one of the most underdeveloped areas of Bolivia.  Fuel continues to be a challenge as all of the stations along our route are…

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Journal:  December 8, 2011  Calama, Chile to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile We are in the midst of driest desert in the world, where summer temperatures commonly top 38˚C.  It’s quite a change from what we have been experiencing in the high altitudes of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia and we pack away our thicker wool…

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Journal:  December 8-10, 2011  San Pedro de Atacama, Chile The little town of San Pedro de Atacama is a nice relief from the sun-baked desert. It’s an oasis village fed by two rivers and surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. It’s also a major tourist destination. After weeks of traveling through remote areas, we are feeling…

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