Holy crap, La Paz is beautiful! We arrived super early in the morning and I was totally out of it. We arrived at our hostel a little before 8am Bolivian time, which is one hour later than EST, so it felt a little odd. The hostel we are staying at for the night is super lovely, and while it´s basic, it was perfect for our first day. I took a nap when we got there and then we went out to our first lunch in South America. I wasn´t feeling too good, so I just had soup and rice and potatoes.
La Paz is set in a basin up high in the mountians. It´s really hilly, and when you step out onto the veranda in the central market you look up on hills covered in trees and buildings. There is a lovely old church down in the center of town that is made out of the most beautiful stone. It has ornate carvings and a beautiful bell tower that serves as a landmark when returning to our hostel. I hope I can go in when we return to La Paz.
The altitude sickness is really bothering me. I am queasy and out of breath all the time, and my appetite is just shot. It was worst right when we landed. I got all clammy and faint, but ikt was taken care of by the nap. Right now, more than anything, I just feel really worn down. I am trying to make sure I drink a lot and keep my feet up. Hopefully I´ll be up for a walk this evening before dinner.
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