Yungus Road by romangirl
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Description
I have been mesmerized by this Bolivian road since I came across a story in a magazine. Built in 1930 by prisoners, it runs for about 40 miles between La Paz and Chulumani. It is estimated that 200 to 300 people a year died on this road, which is built along the side of a mountain. The road is about ten feet wide. with no guard rails, and in some areas, a 2000-foot vertical drop. I came across a video showing a bus driver trying to manueuver his bus, when it tumbled off the cliff. Not for the faint of heart!
A new section now runs between Chusquipata and Yolosa, bypassing to the north one of the most dangerous sections of the old "Death Road." Still, some people do use the old road, often with fatal consequences.
Downhill biking is now very popular on the road, with.....many bikers.....yes..... dying.
Background scene by romangirl. I may try other renders of the Death Road.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yungas_Road
Comments (18)
Excellent render! I'll make sure I mark that road on the map so I DON'T take it.
someones gotta give in. nice job on the image based on the story.
Interesting story!!... and in this scene it looks like they're waiting to see who will move first... nice work!!
Problem is the road isn't wide enough for one to go by the other!
Great job on both the image and story, Sue.
Don't think I shall be driving that stretch of macadam anytime soon.
Great work, very well done!
Interesting story and work!
brrr! I think the car should start in reverse .... awful! Very nice scene and render, interesting infos too!
Someone is about to lose a small blue truck if it can't turn around. Great work on this one!
Indeed a interesting story and great work on the image my friend.
A very interesting scene. Well excecuted. Great atmosphere by the darkness.
Fantastic scene and fantastic composition. WOnderfully done once again !!!
You won't get me on this road :-) Excellent
You well illustrated the "death road" ! I wonder how they will cross themselves !
Sounds like a dangerous road. Very scary!
A typical situation on this road ... great image!! ;-)
Imagine if it was snowing, yah, more fun driving conditions on a steep road... :)
Great image and txt. Yes it's a very scary road