LA PAZ

8. June – 12. June 2011

Nuestra Señora de La Paz is a special city and is different from other big cities in South America. The city is located in a valley at elevation 3600 m surrounded by 6000 m high mountains. Breathing is difficult and walking exhausting. Climbing stairs feels like climbing a 6000 m mountain. There are a few fairly modern highrise buildings but most buildings are smaller. We spent a few days in La Paz. Just walking around and enjoying the city.
Many streets are narrow cobblestone streets, especially in the center. And the whole city seems to be a market. There are señoritas sitting everywhere selling everything. Some have little stands others spread there goods on sidewalks or streets. They sell fruits and vegetables, breads, fresh fish or meat, nuts and rice but they also sell llama fetus and cameras. I'm sure you can buy anything somewhere in La Paz – you only need to know where.