Anne:Oh, Potosi, Potosi

Well, we have been in Potosi since Monday. We have been treated well and have seen some beautiful things. For example, we went to the Salar (salt flats) in the country. It took about 3 hours to get there. It was a long journey, especially for Judah and Doug who were cramped in the converted trunk made for children. We bonded as a team by playing cards and silly car games. When we got to the Salar, we ate lunch at a salt hotel. It was very primitive, mainly for camping types. There wasn't any toilet paper or showers and people had to bring their own food. Yes, it was like camping. =) Anyway, some of the photos were like looking at the Carribbean, except it was water on top of salt. The water made the horizon look like a giant mirror.

It was an interesting day. All of our toilet were awful. I guess we've been spoiled with nice homes with all the aminities. I had to scoop water from a large buck in 3 bathrooms to pore into the toilet to make it flush. Wow! The floors were a mixture of urine and water splashed from the large buckets. I'm throwing my shoes away as soon as I get home. As many of you know, I'm a trooper with roughing it. I'm just making light of the situation. =)

The picture of the march is why we are still in Potosi. Teachers are protesting and creating blockades out of major cities to inconvenience the government. This is so they can get more money. I think they want a 30% increase. Doug thinks we should try this in Virginia. HaHa!