Finally in Bolivia

Trip Start May 18, 2006
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Trip End Aug 15, 2006


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Thursday, May 25, 2006

Flew from Manaus to Porto Velho, crashed for six hours on the airport bench, then got a taxi to the Bolivian border. Felt good as I crossed the border. Immediately changed some money and bought lunch. Had soup and a beer. So cheap, could not believe it. Glad to be here.

Rode a little scooter-taxi thing to a hostel. Realized later that I got kind of ripped off on the price of the ride, as I wasn't used to the new currency yet, but it was't too bad. Anway, stayed two nights at 30 Bolivianos a night.

Walked around town with a big grin on my face. So happy to be in Bolivia. And I got a kick out of the people! So cute bundled up in their winter clothes! (It wasn't that cold anyway, but a little chilly. Still...) Those that weren't walking down the street rode around on scooters. Amazing how many people can fit on one tiny scooter...1,2,3,4 people! Enough room for the whole family. Who needs an SUV?

Met two Brazilian girls who took me out to dinner, although I paid of course. Hung out with them a while till I got fed up with them asking me to buy them stuff.

Flying to Cochabamba tomorrow.
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