Well I got here!
The flights seemed interminable – I reckon I was on the go for over a day! 9 hours plus to Miami and 6 1/2 to La Paz. Met a girl called Kellie from Michigan at Miami and we are going to meet up tomorrow. I am feeling pretty rough with the effects of altitude – heartbeat fast, headache and feeling sick. I have gone through the drill I did in Peru and have had lots of coco tea and water and had a sleep. Just been out up to the square – Plaza Pedo D Marillo. Only 300 yards but I had to go slow as up hill! Lots of pigeons and people and flowers around a wonderful statue in the middle. It was hot on my bench and had to take my jacket off. I am staying at the Torino Hotel on Calle Socabaya. It is cold in my room with no heating but I do have ensuite and it is clean. My thermals will come in handy tonight! First impressions are WOW. La Paz is in a bowl with deep sides and as we left the airport high up we could look down over the basin. It was foggy but not so bad as to block the view. The internet cafe is about 20p per hour so I will be able to contact you often. I,ll try to download a couple of photos tomorrow when I have a brain. I get a free coffee with my computer – very civilised! Trying to stay awake so that I am on the right time by tomorrow. I reckon I am about 4 hours ahead of uk. Talk soon! x
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