Going from Oruro, just outside of La Paz, to Uyuni, the town where we started our salt flat tour...we were blessed with the most amazing sunset I have ever seen. The ride started just before sunset, and the first 30 minutes were beautiful. So, what does the most amazing sunset of my lifetime look like?? The perscription goes something like this...
The sky- a million shades of pink, reds, purples, and blues. Then sprinkle in perfect mountain skyline, that the sun is now hiding behind. Paint on some sweeping clouds accross the entire sky, perfectly appointed so that the sun can still reflect its glory for a few more minutes. Now, you are on a perfectly flat portion of desert land, maybe 10 miles of it before you reach the mountain silouettes. This is good. But, it rained last night- and these flat lands are now transformed into a giant shallow lake reflecting all of the greatness in the sky onto the land. Giant pink flamingos are feasting happily at the delight of the water and all it supplies. There are thousands of them. Many are flying almost in synch with the train, now moving at a steady pace. It seemed the perfect harmony of nature. And although it may have only lasted 30 minutes, it is a memory of a lifetime for me.
The sky- a million shades of pink, reds, purples, and blues. Then sprinkle in perfect mountain skyline, that the sun is now hiding behind. Paint on some sweeping clouds accross the entire sky, perfectly appointed so that the sun can still reflect its glory for a few more minutes. Now, you are on a perfectly flat portion of desert land, maybe 10 miles of it before you reach the mountain silouettes. This is good. But, it rained last night- and these flat lands are now transformed into a giant shallow lake reflecting all of the greatness in the sky onto the land. Giant pink flamingos are feasting happily at the delight of the water and all it supplies. There are thousands of them. Many are flying almost in synch with the train, now moving at a steady pace. It seemed the perfect harmony of nature. And although it may have only lasted 30 minutes, it is a memory of a lifetime for me.
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