Well here we are in the beautiful city of La Paz. La paz is one of the most dramatic places either of us has ever been. It sits in a massive bowl at about 12,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by the high peaks of the Andes. Over the last few days we have been exploring the city and preparing to do a little side trip to the Yungas, a nearby area that is the transition zone between the high Andes and the Amazon jungle. It is supposed to be very beautiful too.
La Paz is a city of contrasts, with many people still living and dressing traditionally, but also with a sense of progress and modernity not found in many other cities we´ve been in so far. As soon as we can find a computer that will cooperate, we have many cool photos of this city ... including some from the Witches` market, where you can by ingredients for Aymarà ceremonies, including things like llama foetuses.
La Paz is a city of contrasts, with many people still living and dressing traditionally, but also with a sense of progress and modernity not found in many other cities we´ve been in so far. As soon as we can find a computer that will cooperate, we have many cool photos of this city ... including some from the Witches` market, where you can by ingredients for Aymarà ceremonies, including things like llama foetuses.
(Later ... Ok here are some photos of La Paz ... enjoy!)
View from our window:
Ceremonial guards outside of president Morales` palace:
A girl runs up an old colonial street (calle Jeán) in central La Paz:
Dried Llama Foetus for sale:
Graffiti in support of the president:
Love to all! - MP
2 comments:
what are the ceremonial guards wearing on their backs? a make believe sleeping bag?
this blog is great!
could you pick me up one of them dried lama foetuses?
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