Cerro Rico at end of street
Pedestrian mall - very clean town
Several armed police/security outside all banks
Cathedral from 2 different angles. Pic above and below
Shops often do business through grills in poor areas.
Can clearly see the mining activities on the outside of Cerro Rico, it really has been stripped. We decided not to tour the mines as conditions in them have not improved since the early days and they are considered quite dangerous. They say the miners only live for 10 to 15 years after first entering the mines to work. Most contract lung conditions from the dust and vapors in the tunnels.
Very nice lunch at Cherry cafe.
We have been captivated by the women's headwear and colourful clothing/shawls, often containing baby or shopping etc.
Spent the afternoon researching and planning our onward trip. Quite exciting times to come.
Statue of Liberty replica in main square
Dinner at 4060 cafe where we had dinner last night. Dessert was a chocolate fondue.
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