I was there.

Tupiza, Bolivia
Tupiza Cacti
Road through SW Bolivia
A lonely mountain, SW Bolivia
Cute grass puff!
Mirrored Mountains
Bolivian Andes
Laguna not so Verde
Storm over Laguna Colorada
SW Bolivia Settlement
Lonely rock, SW Bolivia
Laguna Honda
Bolivian Flamingos
Altiplano
Rock pillars, SW Bolivia

It’s easy to forget. I decided to look through a batch of photos in my collection from almost six years ago. Many hadn’t even been edited. The beauty of where I’d been jars me. It echoes better in my mind now that I scroll through these images again. I am not sure if I’ll ever be in as stunning of a place as southwestern Bolivia again. Everywhere you look is a shock to the soul. The vast and varied altiplano with its scattered settlements is so far removed from my daily life. But, I was there. I was there. I was there.

12 responses to “I was there.”

  1. awtytravels Avatar
    awtytravels

    The only thing that softens a little bit the jealousy for not having been there (yet) is the fact that I’d be longing to go there again! I’m fascinated by all those photos, but the most interesting one, for me at least, is the first on the right hand column, the one of the approaching weather front. I’m so used to consider that Altiplano as a dry, barren land – with the salt pans, the towering volcanoes and everything – that the view of a thunderstorm disgorging water is really unusual. Matter of fact, I think it’s the first one I’ve seen coming from this side of the world! Thanks for sharing them.

    1. Leah (Went Looking) Avatar

      Thanks so much! There were actually a few storms that moved through when I was there, and the weather can change quickly. It wasn’t very comfortable to get out of our vehicle to get that photo (it was sleeting) but I am glad I did! I really hope you can make it out there one day. :)

  2. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    Leah, we were just in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile this winter. Very similar scenery – stunningly beautiful.

    1. Leah (Went Looking) Avatar

      Oh, that is great! Just on the other side of the mountains in some of those photos. When I go back, I’d like to make it across the border. It’s wonderful you did that trip!

  3. John F. Missik Avatar
    John F. Missik

    Beautiful photos, Leah ; )

  4. Aurora Avatar

    Agreed! i think SW Bolivia (and actually all of Bolivia) is one of the most beautiful countries! So stunning. Amazing pictures!

    1. Leah (Went Looking) Avatar

      Thank you! And yes, absolutely, out of everywhere I’ve been so far Bolivia really stands out.

  5. J.D. Riso Avatar
    J.D. Riso

    Breathtaking photos. It’s so therapeutic to look back at photos taken at the places that blew the mind. I do it often and it gives me a renewed sense of fulfillment.

    1. Leah (Went Looking) Avatar

      Thanks, Julie! I agree, and I should do it more often!

  6. Bespoke Traveler Avatar

    Simply gorgeous photos. Since I’ve never been, I kept saying, “I wish I was there, I was I was there….”

    1. Leah (Went Looking) Avatar

      Thank you! I hope you can visit one day, but I know the feeling as I think the same when I’m reading t about many other places I haven’t yet been to. :)

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