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help needed in Bolivia, Uyuni

looking for help and/or advice.
My brother has been struck down with a mystery illness in Uyuni and needs to get his bike home and is having real problems with his very limited Spanish,is there anyone on here that can help or provide English speaking contact down that way that could help?
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This is old info, but when I was there, there was a tourist info office in Uyuni, which would be a good place to start. The tour companies that do tours on the salt would likely have someone who speaks English. There is train service to Uyuni, that he may be able to get the bike out to a larger city on. Where is home?


Years ago, there was a pizza place there run by an American guy, Minuteman Pizza, don't know if he is still there.
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Maybe altitude sickness?
I just PM'd you. Let me know if I can help.

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My brother has been struck down with a mystery illness in Uyuni and needs to get his bike home and is having real problems with his very limited Spanish,is there anyone on here that can help or provide English speaking contact down that way that could help?
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Years ago, there was a pizza place there run by an American guy, Minuteman Pizza, don't know if he is still there.
The managers name is Chris (American) and he is married to Suzie, and together they run the hotel and pizza restaurant. They are both wonderful people and host many of the overland groups that pass through Uyuni. I'm sure they will be able to point you in the right direction.
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Hi, I am heading to Lima coming saturday and planning to do a bike trip domw to Argentina.
Don't know if that could create anything helpfull?


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My brother has been struck down with a mystery illness in Uyuni and needs to get his bike home and is having real problems with his very limited Spanish,is there anyone on here that can help or provide English speaking contact down that way that could help?
I heard your brother was now OK and continuing his ride after receiving medication. Might be worth posting an update as to the current situation...
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I heard your brother was now OK and continuing his ride after receiving medication. Might be worth posting an update as to the current situation...
That definitely would have been the right thing for him to do. Thanks for the update, Chris.
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