Around the campfire...

Dammit!! I brought my camera into the city to finally download some pictures on here and what do ya know? The computer is not only a Mac but in espanol as well... so I have no idea what I´m doing. Sorry, you´re going to have to wait a little bit more.

Anyways... my EE group went camping in Parque Paruimani (not sure exactly the spelling on that) last Friday night. It was a total blast. Our camp site was right next to this river overlooking Cochabamba. We did a little hiking, singing to guitar around the fire, drank some cervezas and had, by far, the most delicious meal since arriving in Bolivia... an amazing BBQ with the biggest slab of meat I´ve ever seen and some grilled veggies, which we´ve all been craving. Look Mom, no carbs! I´m not really that big of a meat eater to begin with, but I was chowing down. I prefer my meat a little well done, but there were girls eating these huge chunks of bleeding meat with their bare hands. It was pretty barbaric, but awesome at the same time. I also had my first experience with Chicha, the local homemade brew, and made it out alive. Although, I was definitely hurting the next day. More from a lack of sleep than anything else.

The next day we headed over to Cochabamba´s first vivero (tree nursery) and learned the basics on raising plants in a nursery. I have always loved plants, so I especially liked this tech session. It got me really excited about the possibility of working within a nursery.

Oh my goodness, it 1 30 already I told my family I´d be home by 2 00. It´s been kind of difficult feeling like your 12 years old again. Making sure you come home for lunch, dinner and whatnot and not staying out too late. But I guess it´s for my own good...

And if anyone would like to send me anything, like letters/pictures, which I would love to receive, or a new battery recharger for instance, send it to :

Allison Brown
Cuerpo de Paz
Casilla 1603
Cochabamba, Bolivia
South America

and make sure it´s under 4 pounds, that way I won´t get taxed on it, and say it´s "ropa usada" (used clothes). If you want to give me a call just send an email and I´ll send you the number.