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Saturday, May 21 - Between Sucre and Potosi

Just three hours drive apart Sucre Potosi. We walk another little in the Bolivian capital before starting our little trip to the Imperial Potosi.
wealth and fame of the latter comes from the mountain at the foot of which it is located: the Cerro Rico. This mountain is full of red ore in considerable quantities and easily exploitable. Among them is la'rgent predominates. The Incas knew the location and deposits of the mountain but never exploited the vein for religious reasons. Upon arrival, the Spaniards did not lose dig the bowels of the mountain using all human resources they were able to subjugate this purpose. Gradually, Potosi became the main source of income of the English empire. All the money was mined in considerable quantity, melted and converted into money. This money then flooded throughout Europe and thereby artificially inflating the economic power of Spain. We often say that capitalism has begun at this time. Countries like France or England have, in turn, developed their economies by becoming highly merchants benefiting handsomely from the money the "bank" that Spain could buy everything and anything. And this country is finally Patier most from this situation when the source of income will dry up when the independence of Bolivia. You
will understand, Potosi is a city apart. At 4000 meters above sea level, its rich past has left traces in the local architecture and the arts. The mines are still active but their performance is now ridiculous as interesting deposits are becoming deeper.
This city is in one of the poorest areas of Bolivia. The climate is harsh but the population of children is still active (there are still 42 000). Their conditions are precarious and can just live. Their life expectancy is 50 years. Another world ...
Beside that, museums and religious buildings are among the most famous of Bolivia. We visit in the afternoon after a convent of Carmelite extraordinary wealth. The "dot" to the right of entry was extremely high. Only the wealthiest English families could encourage the return of their daughter (traditionally the second). Of hits, the museum is very interesting because it traces both the life of the Carmelites, but also the history of art through various Potosi donnation performed during centuries.
Night falls on Potosi and its mountain is very cold when the sun disappears!