Blogs from Cochabamba, Cochabamba Department, Bolivia, South America - page 3

Bonita ciudad, con un centro de aires coloniales, una parte más céntrica donde las calles se están quedando pequeñas. Y alrededores de calles anchas, con buenas aceras y algunas grandes avenidadas. Sorprendidos del gran número de restaurantes, y de la gran afluencia que tienen de gente. Debe ser que la gastronomía es un punto fuerte de esta ciudad. Un gran cristo domina la ciudad, está prohibido mearse dentro. LA subida en teleférico es muy bonita. Un mercado o cancha, lleno de cualquier artículo que podamos necesitar Al estar preparando las maletas para salir hacia Uyuni, Carol se da cuenta que su pasaporte no está, la ultima vez que lo vió en los lavabos del aeropuerto… Por suerte lo encontramos en información ... read more

At last I met the woman of my dreams on this trip on an excursion to a local national park (see first photograph). A friendship developed and we seemed closer with each passing moment (see second photograph), eventually achieving such a rapport that she fell asleep in my arms (see last photograph). However, my future happiness was cruelly snatched from my grasp when due to the callous adherence to petty regulations by the British Embassy they refused to grant her a British passport. What hope for this world if such coexistence is discouraged! Por fin conocí a la mujer de mis sueños en este viaje de excursión a un parque nacional (ver primera foto). Una amistad y nos parecía más a cada momento (ver segunda foto), con el tiempo el logro de una relación que se ... read more

Knowing we would be hiking the inca trail few days after arriving in Cusco we spent our time relaxed and preparing. We visited markets, enjoying the meals there for less than £1 and walked around the beautiful city. We had our briefing on the trek, which made us all nervous as they discussed hours of walking uphill, cold weather conditions and carrying large sleeping equipment. The first day didn't start well when our alarm failed to go off (at 5am) and our guide is at our door wondering why we weren't ready! Secondly we quickly learnt that 3 Aussy guys and us were the only people daft enough not to pay for an additional porter. It wouldn't have been a problem if it wasn't for the weighty sleeping bag and mattress we needed to carry with ... read more

Der Grenzübertritt von Peru nach Bolivien verlief unkomplizierter und lockerer als erwartet. An einem Tischchen unter dem Bild mit dem dekorierten Evo Morales wird ein einfacher Stempel in den Pass gedrückt. Die einzigen die sich abmühen mussten, waren die US-Bürger, die ein Visum für 135 USD lösen müssen und dafür einige Zeit aufwenden. Nach kurzer Fahrzeit treffen wir in Copacabana ein, treiben ein Taxi auf und lassen uns zum Hotel Chasqui del Sol fahren. Das Hotel ist nett, hat seine beste Zeit jedoch bereits hinter sich. Copacabana ist ein herziges Städtchen, mit einigen Lädeli-Strassen und vor allem einer Imbiss-Buden-Strasse am Strand vom Titicacasee. In einigen dieser Buden assen wir die Beste Forelle die wir je hatten. Das Forellemahl wurde zum festen Tagesbestandteil während unserer paar Erholungstage in Copacabana. ... read more

Or Why I'm a Shit Boyfriend We waited for our 9:00PM bus in Uyuni at a bar called “Extreme Fun Pub” which, surprisingly, was not Japanese. Our main motivation for eating and drinking there was because the Lonely Planet said that they had a book exchange and, thanks to the boring as shit salt flats, I’d finished mine. Turns out the Lonely Planet was wrong. Again. But it was an ok evening - the food was basic (a menu consisting solely of burgers and nuggets) but tasty, the staff were friendly and the drink selection was a bit of a laugh. They had a shot called “Llama semen” which featured a secret ingredient and a series of drinking challenges which gave the place its motto of “not for chickens”. The ultimate challenge was 10 drinks - ... read more