first day in La Paz

 

 

Hey everyone! So I have arrived safe and sound to La Paz. Currently sitting at the Loki hostel bar enjoying a glass of red wine and observing all the other travellers who are embarking on similar journeys. So far I have noticed that there is a ton of Australians here, which is super cool. Everyone at the hostel is very friendly. There was a bit of a mix up this morning, when I arrived at 5 a.m the reception staff did not have my reservation on file, so I have to wait until 9 a.m to actually have a room, was a bit frustrating but the hostel manager Kat was an angel and helped me out, even gave me a free glass of wine, so who can complain! My initial thoughts on La Paz when I went wandering the city with Osvaldo early this a.m was that it was VERY different from anything I had ever seen before. I noticed many poor people asking for money, much like Halifax, but they seemed to be so much more desperate here. One older lady was even crying and yelling "Senorita por favor" as I walked by. There was vendors everything, selling everything from toilet paper to trident gum....The photo above is actually Quinoa juice! First time for me with that stuff. Really interesting taste, tastes like Quinoa just a bit sweeter, they use apple juice to sweeten it. It's served warm and you can find it everywhere. I wonder how good it is for you! I know Quinoa is a superfood....hmmmmm..

 

 

 

 

 

.Another thing I noticed when exploring was that it is clear to all the locals that I am a full on GRINGA. The looks, the stares, even some people following me for a few minutes...it was a very new experience for me. Anyways, I would highly recommend Loki Hostel to anyone travelling South America. They have hostels in Peru and Argentina and the vibe here is just really exciting and great for young people looking to meet other like minded travellers doing the same thing they are. Lydia my travel partner arrives this morning at 5:30 |A.M and I'm looking forward to seeing a familiar face and hearing her thoughts on this amazing place! Will blog more later, about to go indulge in a chicken sandwhich was an avocado salad from the hostel bar and restaurant! Talk soon :)