Wednesday, January 20, 2010

First hours in Bolivia


This post is to let you know that I made it to Bolivia. I snapped this while leaving the airport in a taxi for Lake Titicaca. You might wonder where all the other photos are. Well, I was so tired, after having spent two hot nights in airports and as predicted, the minute I got off the plane, the altitude really hit me. like it does most people with rapid heart beat, nausea, and dizziness. La Paz is at around 13,000 feet and doesn't remotely resemble Bend, Oregon, but at the moment is 45 degrees. In fact it is so exotic and yes, I've seen llamas, that I didn't have the energy to take any pictures. I kept wanting to see everything and, at the same time, struggled to stay awake. Once I didn't know if I micro-napped or passed out. Now I am at my hotel and still haven't slept much and feel pretty crappy An adventure has some hard parts. People who know me have heard me say before, "It hurts so good!" Well, this is one of those times.

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  1. Can only repeat the above. You'll get adjusted and the fun will still be waiting for you. I'm excited for you, Lee, and tired at the same time just reading your post! Look forward to the next installment! Take care!

    Sylvia

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  2. I expect you'll love it once you adjust. So, you are human after all? Your amazing endurance will carry you through once you get some sleep and rest, I'm sure. Thanks for the welcome photo. I'm sure it was a struggle to post today.

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  3. Take it easy and recover your energy. We can wait. MB

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  4. Yeah!! I am glad you have made it..and what a journey thus far! I have to say the image of the sea from previous post is breath taking!!!

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