Archive for the ‘La Paz’ Tag
With the smoke and with the fire, many people muffled and silent
on a street, on a corner,
in the high city, pondering the future in search of the past
— in the subtle entrails, night lightning
in the probing eye, thoughts go to agony
— from “The City” by La Paz Poet Jaime Saenz
Not knowing the purpose of the sidewalk celebration,
still I could feel its spirit among the many
presided over by Illimani—the mountain.
“Illimani is simply there—it is not something that is seen… / The mountain is a presence.” — Jaime Saenz
On The Sidewalk of La Paz, Bolivia — Images and Video by kenne
“Chola, Yes Yes!” — Photo-Artistry by kenne
For many years the indigenous Aymara and Quechua women (cholitas), who can be easily identified by their distinctive, elegant outfits, were refused entry to certain restaurants, taxis, public buses and city plazas. The women were told, “Chola, no no!” But, not any longer. In the standard dress of a heavy multi-layered skirt with petticoats, long shawl, precariously perched bowler hat, jewelry and little flat pumps they are now common in the streets of La Paz.
Since the beginning of this century, a gradual rise of grassroots movements rural peasant groups in Bolivia culminated in the 2005 election of the country’s first indigenous president, Evo Morales, who has been credited with the country’s ongoing transformation.
— kenne
Tom, Matt and Ty take in the sights near our hotel in downtown La Paz — Images by kenne
Our first day in La Paz was one of trying to adjust to the altitude and hilly streets without being run over by people and vehicles — most of the streets a narrow and bustling with activity. You learn quickly to move slowly and take your time, which is very important at this altitude (11,942 ft). We started the day with coca teas and leaves while continuing to drinks plenty of water. We were well aware that altitude sickness is not to be underestimated.
La Paz is a beautiful city with a lot of contrasts. There are markets everywhere. The following slideshow will provide a feel of what we experienced walking the street around our hotel.
— kenne
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Matt, Ty and Tom with head chef Marsia Taha and the Gustu Resturant staff (August 17, 2019)
Rob Wallace and Tom Markey at Typica Cafe.
Ty and Kenne talking with head chef, Marsia Taha
