La Paz, City in a Bowl

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We descended from our 2 night visit to the absolutely frigid Parinacota on a 5 hour bus to La Paz. It isn{t often that people actually descend into La Paz, as it is the worlds highest capital at 3500m (about 12,000ft.). But we did indeed come down from Parinacota (at 4300m) though I still had some problems breathing.

I soon found myself in a bad mood and needed to get out of the city to find some peace. The next day Chrissy and I took off for Copacabana and Lake Titicaca (to be read in another journal entry).

A couple of days later we came back to hang out with fellow DR PCVs David and Molly along with a Bolivia PCV, Mike Felix (Miguelito), and his sister. We had an excellent meal at La Llave restaurant and crashed after some ice cream.

The next day we left bright and early for Oruro and carnival (also to be read in another journal). After that tiring weekend I am back here in La Paz for a few more days. I will update you on my antics here later.

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Photos

Sign in our Hostel
What a wonderful greeting we met in La Paz. Never stay at the Hostal Carretero.

Good Pizza in La Paz
Go to the Prado next to the Dumbo Ice Cream place.

Eating at La Llave with DR PCVs
It was great to see Dave and Molly.

View over La Paz
I don't know if you can tell from the photo, but La Paz is a very striking city when viewed from above. Its built on the sides of a bowl-like valley.

View in La Paz
This was taken from the middle of the Prado, the main street in La Paz.

Whopper Meal in La Paz
I´m open to trying new things. I got onion rings this time.