Tupiza Cowboys

Yea! The border has opened and with a break for it we break into Bolivia with both Argentinian exit stamps and Bolivian visas for a 90 day visit.

Following a fairly long and slow day in the Bolivian border town of Villazon we finally catch the 3:30 to Tupiza. The train is straight out of the picture one has of the wild west towns. Kept on expecting to see Clint Eastwood riding off into the sunset! The train ride was fantastic, the views of ever changing mountains and climbing up riverbeds was superb and arrival into Tupiza is like coming into town at the turn of the century.

First day saw us saddling up and heading out into the countryside and through the canyons just outside Tupiza. Perfect place for an ambush as we rode through but we saw off the bandits and rode into the sunset. Must admit to having a rather sore bum afterwards but really enjoyed the experience.

Off on a four day jeep tour round the far lying regions of Bolivia tomorrow. Yippee!!!!