La Paz
We have arrived in La Paz this morning and it was an unbelievable sight to lay eyes on the 2 million city from the top of the hill where the main motorway comes in. Wow! Unfortunately, I was too sleepy to think of taking pictures... Our 10 hour bus journey took almost 13 hrs in the end because the bus was not feeling well and had to be repaired at about 3 am... oh well!
We got here safely which is the main thing.
After a few days in La Paz we feel really comfortable here and there is loads to see, lots of crazy street markets and interesting museums and great shopping! I have met up with Cecilia, the daughter of an old work collegue and friend of my father and we had a great girlie day together chatting and drinking lattes while Craig and a gang of other Ozzies drove down the world´s most dangerous road on mountain bikes!
We got here safely which is the main thing.
After a few days in La Paz we feel really comfortable here and there is loads to see, lots of crazy street markets and interesting museums and great shopping! I have met up with Cecilia, the daughter of an old work collegue and friend of my father and we had a great girlie day together chatting and drinking lattes while Craig and a gang of other Ozzies drove down the world´s most dangerous road on mountain bikes!
Detailed report with photo evidence will follow.
Somehow Craig has persuaded me to attempt climbing the Huayna Potosi, a 6088m mountain not far from La Paz surrounded by the famous Illimani and several other 6000 giants. It is a 3 day hike with one day of getting used to the altitue at the 5200m high camp. I am terrified and worried I will either freeze or suffocate but cannot wait to give it a go! What an adventure! The last day will be getting up at midnight and walking through icefield with crampons and ice axe, climb two vertical walls (tied to the guide) and then get to the top just after sunrise! We will probably do that Monday to Wednesday!
Think of me!
posted by Tanja @ 2:25 pm
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Hi guys!
I was spending a relaxed Saturday afternoon laying on my sofa with my laptop at home in Barcelona and decided to have a look at your travel diary, to see how thing are going in South America. See that you are enjoying your long holidays very much... Oh God, how I'd love to be doing that sort of things!!!!!! There is a Spanish expression that says "vales más que un potosí", which regards the silver mines of Potosí, where we the Spaniards collected our silver to mantain the old Spanish Empire (before Brits and Frenchs decided to build up their own colonial empires on account of our gold and silver... snif, snif... I guess this is why nowadays we all do have to speak English instead of Spanish... Bloody pirates!!!!)
I am pretty sure Tanja that you are not missing the old OC... I wouldnt't either if I were travelling around the world like you are... On June we are having the traditional Summer Party. Last year, when María and I were ordering our customes at the fancy dresses shop I saw a fantastic 7th Cavalry dress which I'd love to wear, and do you know what's the subject of this year's party????? WESTERN!!!! Oh, I'm eager to feel like John Wayne at Fort Apache!!
Meanwhile, I will keep myself busy with all the work I have at the office...
Well, my friends, hope that when you come back to Europe you stop over in Barcelona. If you don't mind dogs I can offer you some place at home...Hope that we may talk in Spanish on that time!!!
Cuidaos mucho!!!!!
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