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Arrived in Potosi, which is 4100m above sea level. Jack was stuck down with altitude sickness, luckily I managed to escape it, although did struggle to breathe whilst strolling around the town. Not much going on in Potosi so Jack spent 2 days in bed, the hostel gave him tea with coca leaves in which helped a bit. On our last day we did a mining tour, where we got to buy dynamite, coca leaves & 96% pure alcohol to give as presents to the miners. We spent 1hr 30mins in the mines which was long enough for us all, no wonder they drink pure alcohol, it must be the only way to get through working 7 days a week in those poor conditions. It was a real eye opener.
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Marie Blimey it makes us realise we have it easy!!! Hope jack is feeling better & you are both enjoying the experience. The kids send their love & hugs, take care of yourselves love marie & dean xx