DAY 25
La Paz, Bolivia
Well...it turns out La Paz is a nice city....if you stay inside your five star hotel. Yesterday Rich took Bryce to the science museum while I headed out around town to find the best trip to the Solar Uyuni.
Rich´s Afternoon:
The museum was closed.....when does it open...who knows! No set schedule...just when the town can afford to pay a doorman. But, thats Ok because there is a carnival down the street...we´ll go there. OK...all the rides at the carnivale are broken....but he might be able to fix them in 10 minutes if we pay....no thanks!
What to do???? There is a set of 100 stairs.....DESPERATE PARENTING! Come on Bryce...lets climb them!
Luckily at the top was a pretty awesome playground. But, thank goodness Mommy was not here because the metal playthings were about 20 years old and the slide has no sides!
Betsy´s Afternoon:
Wandering around the city trying to find an honest and decent travel agent....
Here is how I can describe La Paz...take New York....take away all the money....cut the sidewalks down to a 1/4 of their size and cut the street in half...but leave the same number of people and cars! Its insanity! Its dirty and you can barely walk on the sidewalk, but if you stick so much as a toe in the street you´ll loose it. After finally finding a travel agent who could help me I walked to the Plaza to try to find lunch....but after the protesters started firing guns into the air...I decided to eat at the hotel......I have not wanted to leave since!
And you know me....I am a city girl! I´ll walk the streets of NY at night alone without a second thought. I´ll hang out in bars on the South Side of Chicago. I´ll hitchhike in Namibia! But, this city freaks me out.
Anyhow...we leave tomorrow for The Salt Flats and I am very excited. One of the most desolate and least visited places on earth. Its suppose to be a wonder unlike any other and we are getting to go! Can´t wait!
I will leave you with some of my favorite recent quotes:
When I woman on the bus mentioned she had a headach, Bryce responded with "Don´t worry...its just the Alf-ti-tude."
Last night, looking for a decent place to have dinner....Mr. We are backpackers...we have to save money (yes..thats Rich) said "Dear God...isn´t there a Four Seasons La Paz or something!"
Lots of Love,
Betsy, Rich, and Bryce
La Paz, Bolivia
Well...it turns out La Paz is a nice city....if you stay inside your five star hotel. Yesterday Rich took Bryce to the science museum while I headed out around town to find the best trip to the Solar Uyuni.
Rich´s Afternoon:
The museum was closed.....when does it open...who knows! No set schedule...just when the town can afford to pay a doorman. But, thats Ok because there is a carnival down the street...we´ll go there. OK...all the rides at the carnivale are broken....but he might be able to fix them in 10 minutes if we pay....no thanks!
What to do???? There is a set of 100 stairs.....DESPERATE PARENTING! Come on Bryce...lets climb them!
Luckily at the top was a pretty awesome playground. But, thank goodness Mommy was not here because the metal playthings were about 20 years old and the slide has no sides!
Betsy´s Afternoon:
Wandering around the city trying to find an honest and decent travel agent....
Here is how I can describe La Paz...take New York....take away all the money....cut the sidewalks down to a 1/4 of their size and cut the street in half...but leave the same number of people and cars! Its insanity! Its dirty and you can barely walk on the sidewalk, but if you stick so much as a toe in the street you´ll loose it. After finally finding a travel agent who could help me I walked to the Plaza to try to find lunch....but after the protesters started firing guns into the air...I decided to eat at the hotel......I have not wanted to leave since!
And you know me....I am a city girl! I´ll walk the streets of NY at night alone without a second thought. I´ll hang out in bars on the South Side of Chicago. I´ll hitchhike in Namibia! But, this city freaks me out.
Anyhow...we leave tomorrow for The Salt Flats and I am very excited. One of the most desolate and least visited places on earth. Its suppose to be a wonder unlike any other and we are getting to go! Can´t wait!
I will leave you with some of my favorite recent quotes:
When I woman on the bus mentioned she had a headach, Bryce responded with "Don´t worry...its just the Alf-ti-tude."
Last night, looking for a decent place to have dinner....Mr. We are backpackers...we have to save money (yes..thats Rich) said "Dear God...isn´t there a Four Seasons La Paz or something!"
Lots of Love,
Betsy, Rich, and Bryce
posted by The Herald Family at 10:51 AM
2 Comments:
Oh Richie! I am laughing out load at your cry for a four seasons! Yuu and Betsy are kindred spirits after all!!!
The pic's are GREAT! So glad you got them online.
Spent the day the American way.... at the mall! Kayla ran to Santa's arms and asked for a white puppy, then told Santa that she was going to Brazil to get her hair beaded on the beach... Dear Lord PLEASE let there be hair beaders on the beach in Rio! The boys went off to see Casino Royal while the girls shopped, it was fun, the ladies at the Chanel counter just love Kayla.
XOX
H
Glad you are back to tip top health again Rich. Continued thinks for the discipline of the continued postings, I got a little behind with Thanksgiving company and Mobile park details.
Got your package Sat. and thanks, The buterflies look great.
I think the worst part of travel when you are out on the road for a long time and moving about is getting the money changed and in order and finding the best place for a decent $$. It really is a roll of the dice (crap shoot) to get the right info. but all part of the challenge. How is the language thing coming? We are enjoying all the autum color and raking, you are missing it all you lucky ducks. Loved all the pics and thanks a bunch. Miss you all and hugs. Gigi and Ranger
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