Arriving in Tupiza (Bolivia) we had a day to kill until the 4 day Salt Flats tour. So we had a good old look around the local markets and tried to dodge food poisoning. Getting a big old bag of the locals cure for altitude and tiredness (Coca leaves) we then took off for a ride with a disinterested Bolivian chap to see the local sights. After about 5 minutes we discovered that when they said that these horses were "automatic" it actually referred to their ability to do the usual route in the least possible time by trotting and galloping all the way. Although slightly uncomfortable and potentially damaging to Mikes ability to become a father at any point in the future getting the big beasts running was a fantastic experience and leading us to some amazing scenery including the Devils Door, a taste of things to come...
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