Incredible experiences!

Another beautiful day in Cochabamba, the nights are cool and the days are warm and comfortable.
Even though I feel safe and have been walking the streets there are guards on every corner. And, they are armed with two or three guns.
Last night we had dinner in a local restaurant and then witnessed a Koa
ceremony. It is the indigenous peoples way of asking for blessings for
their families, themselves, community and others. Afterwards, we were
treated to music by a local group. They played a really samll guitar
from the alto plano, a flute like instrument, two guitars, drums, and
something that was also like a flute but it was several together and was hauntingly beautiful when played alone.
Yesterday, we were in a workshop with a famous videographer, Alfredo, who has
made some beautiful videos of the Amazon rainforest and people who live
there. Although he is far ahead of us amateurs, he did give us some good
tips on making videos. His father was the President of Bolivia in the
early 70´s!!!!
This is not a superficial visit, rather we have been immersed in the
culture here. We took a taxi lst evening which was an experience! The poverty is very obvious but the love the people
have for each other here is quite obvious, too.
I´ve tried some of the native foods, but have decided that I like only
their fruits and vegetables. Everything is made fresh daily. I had fresh
tomato soup for dinner lsat night along with spinach and potatoes. I know it
sounds bad, but I loved it.
Greetings to everyone in Waynesville. The people Í´ve met here love NC.
Karen K