This is the seat of government for the Department of Oruro on Oruro's main plaza.

Here, Jorge is making another friend! Jorge could charm important travel information for us from everyone that he met!

One of Oruro's important streets and buildings. Note the Spanish Colonial style to the facade of the building.

Boys playing "foosball" in the rain. Yet another way for some to earn a meager living...rent time on the table!

This is Simón Patiño.

In Patiño's museum, these children are learning of his life from a story board.

One of only TWO in the world, this electricfied music "box?" entertained Patiño's family and guests. IT STILL WORKS!

Here is one of the "play" rooms for Patiño's three children. Even a miniture bowling alley!

This is Patiño's bedroom. A very masculine place! Nearly all that you see was hand-crafted and imported from European countries. Elegant!

This is the entrance to the abandoned tin mine that we toured. This was a piece of cake compared to what was in store for me in Potosi!

A view of a portion of just one tunnel. Take note of the roof brick work.

This is "El Tio". In the mines, El Tio shelters the miners from harm. He is paid much respect even today by all who visit and leave gifts.