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e decided to stop in Cochabamba for a little break from the constant move and settled in. We found an outstanding organization here called Sustainable Bolivia. They are a group of people looking to help the people of Bolivia, they offer extensive programs for volunteering in various areas of need
.
I took Spanish lessons in the morning and we volunteered at an orphanage in the afternoons, helping kids with reading and homework, and helping things around the place (mainly ripping our tree stumps!). We met some amazing kids, it was amazing how much love they have in them. The first day we were swamped with children hugging us and not letting go. It is virtually impossible to not get attached to them, there was one in particular that I adore.
Her name is Nata (Natalia) and she was as cute as can be (reading and with Laura). After I would help the boys in the yard, I would help her with her homework and then we would read the same book everyday! I wanted to take her with me for real, but I don´t know what we would do when it is her turn to drive!
Every Saturday they have a game of futbol. It didn´t take long for me to be sucking wind at this altitude, and for the kids to start calling me an old man. I loved it though, even though I couldn´t walk for days. All the kids were great, and it is amazing to see a family give up so much to open their house and home to so many kids in need. Kiko (aka Papa) has transformed his home into a school/home/playground.
They are amazing people making a difference in the world. If you want to see if you can help at all,
visit the Sustainable Bolivia website at
http://www.sustainablebolivia.org/.
Enough seriousness, there was another side to Cochabamba. The people we have met through Sustainable Bolivia have become great friends, they are all like a small family down here. Everyone has been so nice and we made some great friends, drinking at the house, or going for an Absinthe and a dance.
We have explored the best restaurants in town, and they pointed us in the direction of the best Salteñas in town (a fully loaded empenada like breakfast treat!).
We have really grown fond of all the people down here and are sad to leave. We had a lot of striking conversations, covering various topics, like food, drinking, and of course, Boris.
Mac (graciously letting Erik sit on his lap) has a dog Boris, and pretty much every conversation finds it´s way back to Boris.
Bolivia is the land of everything cheap. They have a market here in Cochabamba called La Cancha, where no joking you can buy anything, and can get lost
.
They have a section where you can even buy a Llama Fetus, thought to bring good luck to any house! I just bought some socks.
My friend Katelyn (aka Tocina) however, was looking for some newspapers, and thought that the trash would be a good place to look, I couldn´t resist taking the picture, or putting it on here. We are sad to leave, however, we have a long way to go. We wish the best for everyone, and hope someday to return to a great city
!
e decided to stop in Cochabamba for a little break from the constant move and settled in. We found an outstanding organization here called Sustainable Bolivia. They are a group of people looking to help the people of Bolivia, they offer extensive programs for volunteering in various areas of need
.
I took Spanish lessons in the morning and we volunteered at an orphanage in the afternoons, helping kids with reading and homework, and helping things around the place (mainly ripping our tree stumps!). We met some amazing kids, it was amazing how much love they have in them. The first day we were swamped with children hugging us and not letting go. It is virtually impossible to not get attached to them, there was one in particular that I adore.
Her name is Nata (Natalia) and she was as cute as can be (reading and with Laura). After I would help the boys in the yard, I would help her with her homework and then we would read the same book everyday! I wanted to take her with me for real, but I don´t know what we would do when it is her turn to drive!
Every Saturday they have a game of futbol. It didn´t take long for me to be sucking wind at this altitude, and for the kids to start calling me an old man. I loved it though, even though I couldn´t walk for days. All the kids were great, and it is amazing to see a family give up so much to open their house and home to so many kids in need. Kiko (aka Papa) has transformed his home into a school/home/playground.
They are amazing people making a difference in the world. If you want to see if you can help at all,
visit the Sustainable Bolivia website at http://www.sustainablebolivia.org/.
Enough seriousness, there was another side to Cochabamba. The people we have met through Sustainable Bolivia have become great friends, they are all like a small family down here. Everyone has been so nice and we made some great friends, drinking at the house, or going for an Absinthe and a dance.
We have explored the best restaurants in town, and they pointed us in the direction of the best Salteñas in town (a fully loaded empenada like breakfast treat!).
We have really grown fond of all the people down here and are sad to leave. We had a lot of striking conversations, covering various topics, like food, drinking, and of course, Boris.
Mac (graciously letting Erik sit on his lap) has a dog Boris, and pretty much every conversation finds it´s way back to Boris.
Bolivia is the land of everything cheap. They have a market here in Cochabamba called La Cancha, where no joking you can buy anything, and can get lost
.
They have a section where you can even buy a Llama Fetus, thought to bring good luck to any house! I just bought some socks. 
My friend Katelyn (aka Tocina) however, was looking for some newspapers, and thought that the trash would be a good place to look, I couldn´t resist taking the picture, or putting it on here. We are sad to leave, however, we have a long way to go. We wish the best for everyone, and hope someday to return to a great city
!
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