So much to do, So little time!

Our schedule has really been booked! Hardly any time to sleep. All the experiences have been incredible. There is so much to take in here. The culture is so different than ours in the United States. As much as we feel there is to take in here, I could not imagine what a Bolivian would think of the United States, visiting for the first time! Bolivians here in Cochabamba are very laid back. Lunch occurs over a period of about 2 hours! That´s a big change from the 30 minutes that most of us have. Time here in Cochabamba has its own meaning. You say 9:00, but that could really mean 9:30. The Bolivian people are such a loving people. I have kissed the cheeks of more Bolivians in three days than I would ever dare to kiss Americans (oops!), people of the United States. You see, people of Bolivia are American too! That is hard to remember. North America is not the only America. I think all of our views of culture has changed drastically in the short time that we have been here. It´s odd, but I really do feel I have a sistership to this country. Yesterday, we went to the market and I bought some jewelry for myself. I felt what I bought was appropriate. I purchased a pendant and earring set of the Bolivian stone Bolivianita. The story behind the stone is that if you buy the stone it means that you will one day return to Bolivia. Who knows? It could happen!
Until next time . . . Tracy