Thursday, 02/21: Relocating to the dry salt flats at Uyuni. After a relaxing morning of doing nothing, we retraced our route with some interesting stops before The Great Detour Part 2. Great view of Lake Titicaca, including their trout farm. Jemina says no other fish handles captive breeding as well. Had silverside fish for lunch. Delicious. We stopped at a reed boat builder who participated in several constructions which sailed across the oceans (RA and RA II, for example). Also visited a weaver. One more way to turn fur/hair into clothing.
The road which had been flooded two days ago was still closed, but the tour organization had sent someone to the area to scout the best detour, which helped a great deal. No detours of detours. But still dirt roads, small streams, mud. Drains everywhere were still overflowing from mountain runoff. Spotted several effigies hanging on power poles, warning thieves of consequences. A sample of vigilantism. Begged the question of what in the area anyone would want to steal. Hundreds of homes in arrested construction.
Beautiful clear day. Remaining drive to the airport was routine. Once again though, taking the obvious route was avoided. Seemingly by everyone.
Takeoff to Uyuni was delayed by warm air. Luggage was deliberately left behind to lighten the plane. Looong rollout. Arrived at hotel (made of salt) at 9:30 for dinner. Luggage arrived at 12:30 AM.