Spanish Lessons in Sucre, Bolivia

Hola familia y amigos,

We have finally reached our last day in the tranquil city of Sucre, Bolivia. Tonight and tomorrow, we will be taking a bus into Puno, Peru on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Our two week trip in Sucre was very relaxing and constructive. We stayed in a beautiful house with a view overlooking the entire city. We spent our mornings in the kitchen chatting with other travelers, we spent our afternoons taking Spanish lessons and we spent our evenings relaxing in our place that felt more like home than a dwelling for tourists. We are sad to leave, but we must now keep a pretty frantic pace if we are to visit all of the cities we have planned. In less than one month, we want to see Puno, Arequipa, Cusco (Machu Picchu), Lima, Guayaquil and Quito. From Ecuador, we will catch our flight back to San Francisco to see all your pretty faces

Please enjoy the following highlights from our extra long stay in Sucre

We arrived to our place very early in the morning and were immediately escorted to our room by Tania, the owner of Casa Al Tronco. She spoke only Spanish to us, but we could feel her calm energy immediately. Here is our first impression of Sucre




We went outside after each breakfast to soak in the view and some vitamin D




Our beautiful home for fifteen nights



















Mila loved this wall hanging especially late at night when it came to life




We went to a highly recommended place right next to us called Mirador Cafe




But that wouldn't be our last trip to the cafe. Each beautifully plated meal cost $3.50, somewhat expensive by Bolivian standards










We ate at another place next door with an even better view, but less impressive food










But the most incredible meal came from the city center. Hmmmmmm...




The streets near our house







This guy had a small dog complex and was always trying to bully us. We were scared to leave the house




They were on the second floor and posed no threat to our safety




Sucre is called the white city. It was founded in the 1538 and many colonial buildings still exist
















The main plaza in the middle of the city




Zebra crossing guards- for those of you who have never heard of them, they are zebras that help you cross the street




A park just outside the city center










Last Sunday we went to a popular market in the town of Tarabuco, two hours from Sucre. In this market, Bolivianos wear traditional garb and sell woven items. We took the local bus which is always a cultural experience

This little fella rode the bus with us




Twenty people in a bus for fifteen both to and from the market







At the market













Mila asked one vendedor if she could take a picture of her dog and I asked these donkeys if I could snap a photo. They were real asses but finally agreed







When we were done perusing, we sat down for a coffee with our new friends from Germany. A Bolivian seller was convinced that Heiner needed this headband and wouldn't take no for an answer



On another day, Tania asked us if we could take her dog Sica Sica on a walk. "Heck yeah we can." We had so much fun with her. In Bolivia, dogs don't need collars. Sica was so great and always stayed with us




Sica is thirteen years old which is super senior status by dog standards, but she can still go







We found a species of slug that we had never seen on our walk. Does anyone recognize this?




At the top with Mrs. Sica




And we shook hands for a job well done




Part of our daily routine was stopping by the mercado central for a fruit juice. They blend the juice with real fruit and milk. When you finish your first glass, they fill you up again. Two glasses of real fruit juice for approximately $.50




Also from the mercado central, some of the most amazing fruit




We thoroughly enjoyed each relaxing day in Sucre and we will remember Casa Al Tronco very foundly










See everyone next time from Peru and Lake Titicaca!

-Mila and Scott


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