Andean Mountain High

I haven’t the words to describe Southwestern Bolivia, so I will allow the following photos to speak thousands of their words in place of my own.  I will say that it is absolutely one of the most impressionable and awesome (in the true sense of the word) landscapes I have ever had the privilege of witnessing, and the company with which I experienced this truly unique environment could not have been better.

Horseback riding in Tupiza, the day before we began the Southwest Circuit tour.  I have discovered that I am not much of a horse person…

Tupiza. A Geologist’s dream.

Llama.

First pyramid shot.

Llama head.

The Band. Album Cover #1.

Rock cairns by the aptly named Laguna Verde.

The crew in front of our trusty steed, cafecito. Sunrise on the Salar. Not too shabby.

Altiplano Superheros. Flamingos, Coca Leaves, Sunrise, Wind. Halloween is a great holiday, no matter where you find yourself.

4,855m is over 16,000 feet. Just so you know.

There is actually water in the altiplano. Who knew?!

It’s windy up here.

Alpacas are so cute.

Flamingos.

Salt Hotel. They weren’t lying.

Sunrise on the Salar.

Hilarious moment. Captured.

Shadow play.

Well balanced.

So, these are officially too many photos. More can be found on facebook if you are interested.