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Vicuñas | Salar de Uyuni circuit

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October 3, 2006

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Olympus OM-10 | Fuji Reala 100
Oh, the vicuñas. Every glimpse of the graceful creatures delighted me. The best was the first time, as it was closest they ever came to our car...we all squealed like children when one leapt lighter than air.

This herd was near the famed Aguas Caliente. The other group all stripped down and jumped in the thermal bath, while our group looked on in disdain. It was WAY too cold! Even if the water was boiling hot (and it wasn't!) the idea of getting wet, then getting out into the cold to change back into our 5 layers of warm clothing was unappealing. We chose to pass, then happened upon the herd of vicuñas instead. Much more worthwhile.

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