Tag Archives: Cerro Rico

Cerro Rico: The Mountain that eats Men

Posted on 2016-07-20 by Andreas Moser

My breathing is heavy. Never before have I been to a place as high in altitude – at about 4,300 meters – and as low in oxygen. But neither can I rest, nor can I enjoy the view. Instead, I descend into … Continue reading →

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Lady Liberty in Bolivia

Posted on 2016-04-08 by Andreas Moser

Not only New York has a Statue of Liberty. So does Potosí in Bolivia. This one is no replica of the famous sister, but an original creation in its own right. Yet sisters they are, for they have the same … Continue reading →

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