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The road from La Paz to Coroico was impressive, as we dropped over 3,000 feet in less than 100 miles. We traveled through snow dotted peaks, oceans of clouds, on a narrow road exposing deep precipices below us.
It was sunny and hot when we arrived at 1:30pm on Monday! After checking on my list of hotels from Lonely Planet and finding out that some were full, local ladies directed me to Hotel Paraiso. I was shown a corner suite with sweeping views of the mountains, TV and a very comfortable double bed for a reasonable price. The swimming pool was large enough for laps and very clean. The best part was that I was the ONLY guest! I was going to stay only for one or two days, but ended up staying four days. I discovered I still needed to rest from my cold and my lungs were happy with the lower altitude. It was also a nice break from the budget hotels I have been staying at. I did yoga for the first time since Brazil, and swam topless and happily everyday - my bikini got stolen in Chaqui and I could not find a replacement yet.
Coroico is a resort town for Bolivians and foreigners in need to take a break from the cold weather and high altitude in La Paz (11,500 feet high) and it is indeed hard to break away from the place. Surrounded by mountains, banana, tangerine and coffee plantations, I woke up everyday with chayatas, (a wild white bird the size of a small chicken) singing. Then I did yoga before breakfast and when the sun got very hot mid morning, it was time for a swim. Sometimes I went into town for a stroll in the afternoon, or I just read in bed enjoying the sun on my body. But the trip had to go on, so I finally left August 6th, Thursday, Bolivian independence day at 1pm.
2 comments:
Wow, I was not with you - but very happy to see green and feel the heat! The higher areas seem sterile - never mind the cold! I am following your travels - thought I would leave a comment so that you now that you are not speaking to a void. . .
Hope to see you soon, we are hoping to maybe go to Brazil in Jan/Feb and meet up with you and Peter for a few days. Originally Venezuela was supposed to be our destination - but Brazil seems a better idea!
hey Margareth:
I just saw your post from back the days when I was in Bolivia. You mentioned you may be coming to Brazil. Is this still in your plans? Let us know...it would be great to see you here. From what I've heard, Brazil is definitely a better choice than Venezuela. All travelers I met on the road who had been in Venezuela warned me to avoid it.
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