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)
GrandmaT
Excellent render! I'll make sure I mark that road on the map so I DON'T take it.
eekdog
someones gotta give in. nice job on the image based on the story.
Diemamker
Interesting story!!... and in this scene it looks like they're waiting to see who will move first... nice work!!
romangirl Online Now!
Problem is the road isn't wide enough for one to go by the other!
magnus073
Great job on both the image and story, Sue.
Xfitz
Don't think I shall be driving that stretch of macadam anytime soon.
Darkwish
Great work, very well done!
mtdana
Interesting story and work!
Jean_C
brrr! I think the car should start in reverse .... awful! Very nice scene and render, interesting infos too!
Windigo
Someone is about to lose a small blue truck if it can't turn around. Great work on this one!
adrie
Indeed a interesting story and great work on the image my friend.
Raages
A very interesting scene. Well excecuted. Great atmosphere by the darkness.
Cyve
Fantastic scene and fantastic composition. WOnderfully done once again !!!
Egzariuf
You won't get me on this road :-) Excellent
Leije
You well illustrated the "death road" ! I wonder how they will cross themselves !
drifterlee
Sounds like a dangerous road. Very scary!
Rock69
A typical situation on this road ... great image!! ;-)
rhol_figament
Imagine if it was snowing, yah, more fun driving conditions on a steep road... :)
Egoak
Great image and txt. Yes it's a very scary road