First hour in Bolivia: On a boat
Second hour in Bolivia: Arrived on Island of the Sun, realized to get to any hostel I had to walk 1 hr straight up hill with my huge backpack not being adjusted to the altitude.
Third hour in Bolivia: Ran for the shower (since I had spent the last 3 days freezing and peeing outdoors or worse, in an outhouse with no toilet seat). Found their sorry excuse for a bathroom--- no toilet seat, a 5 foot container of water to attempt to use to ¨flush¨ the toilet, also serving as a bike storage room. Got shocked washing my hair as I then realized there were exposed wires in the shower to heat the water... shocked two more times as I touched the water knob to turn the water off and get out of there fast despite the shampoo in my hair for the first time in way too long. PS Had no soap and after 3 days of outdoor bathrooms used my fancy $40 face soap to wash my ass (sorry mom...)
Fourth hour: Went to take a nap, Susannah sat on her bed and the board under the bed fell to the ground, was out of breath from pulling the blankets on top of me because of the altitude.
But hey, what do you expect for $3 a night, right? Survived the night....
Next morning, opted for the fancy hotel on the island... Come to find out... IT WAS EVEN CHEAPER!
Side note: This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been in my life. What do you say: Worth it?
3 comments:
Mrn! Glad you didn't get electrocuted! A big hug.
Marina, Just remember that you might be on a 2-yr. committment to the African bush like Amanda!! Have you heard from her? I'm working on a job idea for you for the Fall -- let me see first if it is possible. I only know Bolivia from "BC and Sundance Kid" which is not exactly complimentary, but now am hearing the straight skinny. In fact, looks like a great place for an actor to retire and direct Shakespeare, in Spanish that is. Actor
Dear Marina,
I just read everything and I'm very jealous. Next time you're takin' me. I'm just getting some mountain boots. See you soon darling. Love, Grandma
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