Streets here are full of street vendors of all sorts - what you can not find here, you don´t need. Traffic is a bit chaotic but nothing compared to the worst places I have seen. Needless to say you are either going uphill or downhill here. To get back where you came from, you don´t really need a map if you just remember are you going up or down. Last time I went over 3300 m I got strong headaches as the AMS was kicking in. This time I took the Diamox medication to reduce the pressure in the brain and I have to say that I´m feeling comfortable although my current activities have not been really physically demanding which is also a big factor for the lack of oxygen to get to you. Another thing for the gringos to remember is the sun. UV-index goes regularly to maximum 16 that you never get anywhere in Europe. So, other white boys - 50 is just a minimum number what comes to sun lotions.
My hotel Las Brisas is quite nice and it has all the necessities and also very helpfull staff. If they don´t have all the services, you are guaranteed to find that within 10 min walk from the hotel. Last night I went out for dinner and place called Sol y Luna had one of the best chicken cuisines I have ever had. This place has deserved its popularity. This morning I went for short city tour and the highlight for me was Killi Killi viewpoint which offers great views to the valley and surrounding mountains - you can also see the controversial Estadio Hernando Siles where home advantage is not just talk. Just ask anyone who has played in this altitude.
Tonight I will meet the other 14 travellers from all around the world and tomorrow we will leave La Paz and head to famous Lake Titicaca and Peru.
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