Hey everyone, sorry it's taken so long to write...I know you've all been desperately checking this blog everyday in hopes that I might have a new post. A lot has happened since last time. I don't really even remember when the last time it was that I blogged. But I think it was in Argentina. Since then we've been to two more countries. We're moving along pretty quickly since Sophie has to leave to go back home from Lima on th 15th of April. Anyway, Bolivia was really, really incredible. I really loved it a lot. Crazy, beautiful and so surprisingly diverse--in all aspects. The food, the climate, the geography, the people, all so distinct and vibrant. I know that word sounds kind of cheesy, but that's exactly the word to describe everything in Bolivia-distinctly vibrant. It sucked having to leave so soon, especially since we had to pay 100 dollars for the visa to get in, but whatever, I get it, the USA screwed over Bolivia and we deserve it. Especially considering how EASY it is to get a visa into the United States.
But anyways, we did the salt flats tour from Tupiza along with these two Canadian chicks which was a nice change of pace coming from all the cities we had visited in Argentina. We then spent a couple days in La Paz, which might have been my favorite city we've visited so far and then we went to Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca where we spent a few days exploring the Isla del Sol and the lake itself. I got really burnt the day we hiked Isla del Sol, but it wasn't all that bad since it kept my face warm during the extremely chilly nights. Now we're in Puno, Peru and we're leaving to Cuzco tonight. We're planning on visiting Mach Picchu and maybe whitewater rafting on Rio Urubamba before heading to Lima for Sophie's departure :(
And then who knows where I'll go, the opportunities are endless. I'm finally getting the hang of traveling however, so I think the next 7 weeks of my trip are going to be incredible. I've learned from the mistakes made during the first 5 weeks, and there have been many.
Anyway, that's just an overview of what has happened in the last couple of weeks. I'll try to keep a more updated blog in the future.
Hope all is well with everyone at home and traveling.
Love,
Gabi
4 comments:
Gabi! I'm so glad you get to go to Cuzco - just watch out for all the massage offers and cheap food ploys. Try the Guacamole and chips in any of the restaurants, and be sure to go to Chez Maggie if you need some good pizza.
When you're in Lima, make sure you go to LarcoMar, just to see it, and if it's a good, clear day, walk up and see if you can go hang-gliding. Also, if you want to go to an amazing club: Sargento Pimiento is the best in Lima. Get there early because it fills up pretty fast, but it's pretty much amazing.
Have fun!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could be there with you!
-Ellen
Gabi,
It looks like your trip is turning out to be amazing-I am still waiting for your reply to my email!
I am leaving to go to Turkey this upcoming Sunday, and I couldn't be more excited!
Miss you,
Miri
I am just jealous. You should know that...
I love you and have far too much fun!
-anna
HI! I miss you guys so much. I was a little worried with the lack of posts, but I figured you twos were busy and not dead. Come back quick!
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