Another long bus ride all the way to Copacabana, Bolivia. This time Matt had no problems sleeping, me however well lets just say warmed myself up with some rum at 5 am. Something i will never forget and no i do not have a problem!!! Copacabana is on Lake titicaca and it is so beautiful! However the hostal we are staying at is not so nice! When you have a shower you get the whole bathroom wet because there is no curtain. About 2 times a day it all of sudden smells like the toilet exploded with sewer. Anyways we can get out of that shit hole fast enough!!!! The first day here we just kinda hung around and walked around the town.We were shopping in this store and the old women and i were having communication problems. She was very irritated by this. So as we got into the barrgining prosses i misunderstood her again and she ripped the things out of matts hands. She kicked us out! Matt didnt really know what had happened and was sad that he wasnt able to buy an alpaca blanket. Just a side note in Bolivia they dont really bargain all that much! kinda interesting! Then yesterday we went to Isla de Sol (the island of the sun) This is one of the most sacred places in Bolivia. This is where they think that the Incas were born. So we Hiked for about 3 painfull hours. The reason i say painful is because of the hills and the elevation dont work so well together. But because matt and i have been lazy buggers (neither of us working out at all) i guess it was good! It was so hot out though matt and i both got burnt. Ouch!!!! On the boat ride back the weather turned and all of a sudden there is a hail storm!! We are of course sitting on the top of the boat. It Was scary matt was getting pelted hard with ice!! Kinda funny now, but we thought we were going to sink because of the crazy waves and thunder.
I think we mentioned an english dude that we had christmas with and as we were shopping there he was. It is pretty cool running into travelers that you hung out with in other countries.
Today we head off for a city called La Paz. This is where we will be for New Years. Whats everyone doing for New Years? It is only a 3 hour bus ride, thats nice!
Moms What do you want for a present!!! Mom(barbara) could you ask mark and reply! Cam and heidi what would you guys like? Sheila? Dad and Gi? Georgia and kristy?
We expect responses!!!
Well thats all for now talk to you all soon
Love,
Karalynn and Matt
I think we mentioned an english dude that we had christmas with and as we were shopping there he was. It is pretty cool running into travelers that you hung out with in other countries.
Today we head off for a city called La Paz. This is where we will be for New Years. Whats everyone doing for New Years? It is only a 3 hour bus ride, thats nice!
Moms What do you want for a present!!! Mom(barbara) could you ask mark and reply! Cam and heidi what would you guys like? Sheila? Dad and Gi? Georgia and kristy?
We expect responses!!!
Well thats all for now talk to you all soon
Love,
Karalynn and Matt
posted by Karalynn at 6:09 AM
6 Comments:
how my Tiff: good to read about your experiences--just caught up on them all. I am in Anguilla, British West Indies. Here until Jan 2. Actually sitting on the beach as I write this, clear blue sky, waves slapping up on the beach, --somehow I feel closer to you both at this point. We will spend new years at the boss's villa. This island is only 35 square miles, so we rented a car yesterday and drove it. Enjouyed some good carribean food, saw some sites,etc. Today is beach day. THe sand on the beach is like powder. All I have to do today is plan on where to have dinner. Love you tons. Be safe, have fun, take it all in. Oh, got your package with the pictures. Very nice indeed. Mom and I really missed you when we saw pictures of you. You got very nice shots indeed. It really helps to connect with your phone calls when we see the pictures. Anyway, got to turn on to my stomach, front is burning. Dad.
hey guys, just checked, anguilla is only 3862 k's from where you are today--that is only 4.5 hours flight time for me. wouldnt it be nice to meet you for dinner this evening.--you are in the same time zone as i am--i could be there by 5 pm. anyway--just dreaming.
hey guys! glad to hear you are making the most of your not so nice situations. sometimes the things that are not so nice make for good stories and are not that bad when you look back on it. kinda funny you know. anyways it was good to hear from you the other day i miss you! but we will have lots to talk about when you get back. maybe not me as its pretty bla here for me. Christmas was good. i got spoiled!:)he he:)still not sure what we will do for new years... house party or something?? hope your both well miss you lots! sheila
hey mstt its amber sounds like ur having fun hope to hear from you soon love you lots amber
Hey Karalynn & Matt!
Merry xmas and happy new year! Wow, your emails are intense, they are so interesting! Its good to know your having such an amazing time....and I bet it is even nicer that you get to experience it together! Sorry I haven't been in touch, but for the remainder of my trip it was a bit difficult to send a lot of emails. And now I am just recovering and adjusting to being back home. I will be honest with you... It's not so great. You guys will be in for a big shock when you return! Nothing like being in another country with extreme cultural differences to make you realize how different home is. At least I have school now to distract me from the cold, cold weather, and it isn't even that cold right now.
Hope you both have a great New Years! Get me something nice! (just kidding)
Love Georgia
Happy New Year to you both.LOVE YOU,MISS YOU, what i want is the warm , i dont think you can bring that back , come home safe , just bring home pictures ,and stories , of the great adventures .love you mom and bud ryan, mike
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