Hotel California began to play as the bus laboured through the oxygen depleted atmosphere nearing the gravel pull-off towards the infamous Death Road…
Beginning from the day I left Viacha, Bolivia, I was feeling trapped behind the black wrought iron gates with the pointy tops. The silver padlock and two dogs, Speedy the …
As much as I like the feeling of security, I feel trapped here inside this large gated yard in Viacha, Bolivia. Yesterday, I didn’t leave the yard, and aside from …
Now that my cold is getting better, I am trying to plan my next steps. The last two robberies really set me back emotionally and made me feel unsafe, so …
The last few days I have been laying low with a head cold. Actually, I have hardly left the house at all in three days other than I wandered outside …
Have you ever been totally oblivious about something that has happened to you until one moment the light bulb of hindsight blinks on? Then you start to replay the reel …
Today was fairly uneventful. I didn’t do any volunteering today other than I went along for the ride to load up on supplies, such as cement mix, wire mesh, wood …
It’s amazing how quickly circumstances can change through the generosity of others and chance situations. Only a couple of days ago I found myself in dire straits once again after …
Yesterday, I retired to my dingy little room at the cheap hostel in Copacabana early after a frustrating day dealing with the police. They were quite useless in my attempt …
Just updating everyone from the internet cafe in Copacabana, Bolivia. I found my passport in the front pocket of my backpack. Yippee!! I was so happy that I gave my …
I regret to say this will be my last blog post. Today, I lost everything except my clothes, flute and the money I kept in my bra. Yes, that includes …