Silver mines in Potosi
Mines in the past The history of Potosi is actually the history of the mountain, which is located right next to it. The mountain in which such deposits of silver…
Jesuits’ missions in South America
I’m wandering on the ruins of the church, jumping from stone to stone, from beam to beam – as in the Prince of Persia computer game, but a little less…
Mennonites in Paraguay
They use to joke that they can buy something from a Jew, sell it to a Scot, and make a good profit. There must be a lot of truth in…
Children of Llullaillaco
LLullaillaco volcano, height 6700amsl. The colourful, solemn procession of priests and dignitaries is slowly moving towards the summit. Woven outfits, rich headgear and expensive, intricate decorations add them chic and…
Mystery of Great Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe is a mystery equally intriguing as Incas Machu Picchu. The atmosphere of the place and its unknown genesis in connection with our imagination excited by Wilbur Smith’s books…
Himba and Herero
Kaokoveld Kaokoveld is a wild and wide spread part of Namibia known as a destination of 4×4 expeditions and as a place where Himba and Herero people live. The Himba…
Haunted hotel
Xai-Xai area The main reason for our visiting Mozambique was diving. We really hoped for extraordinary underwater encounters. That is why we stayed for a moment in Vilanculos and then…