my feet were so gross and crusty. i broke down and got a pedicure, for about 7 dollars, not bad!
the bike repair shop. this is one of the women who took out a loan from us.
this is the view from a cathedral tower in the big city of santa cruz. the city put up a big screen where the world cup is projected. it is really fun to be here for the 'mundial.' it's a much bigger deal here than in the US.
'ahoringa' is bolivian for 'ahorita,' which is spanish for 'right now.' the other day i thought i was clever during family home evening with the sanchez family, and when someone asked me a question i very loudly and emphatically replied 'ahoringo.' i had the wrong vowel ending- everyone laughed and i remained the 'tall white foreigner in the REI pants who wears the same shirt everyday' (pictured above).
my feet were so gross and crusty. i broke down and got a pedicure, for about 7 dollars, not bad!
the bike repair shop. this is one of the women who took out a loan from us. 
this is the view from a cathedral tower in the big city of santa cruz. the city put up a big screen where the world cup is projected. it is really fun to be here for the 'mundial.' it's a much bigger deal here than in the US. 
'ahoringa' is bolivian for 'ahorita,' which is spanish for 'right now.' the other day i thought i was clever during family home evening with the sanchez family, and when someone asked me a question i very loudly and emphatically replied 'ahoringo.' i had the wrong vowel ending- everyone laughed and i remained the 'tall white foreigner in the REI pants who wears the same shirt everyday' (pictured above). 
That is funny about you saying "ahoringo." I bet they adore you. You look really good, Em, in your REI pants and your bangs are cute. I love all the pictures...I'm sure they'll turn up in some way in future artworks of yours. Love you. Keep it real in Bolivia.
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ReplyDeleteoh that funny white girl! it is so fun to read the cultural differences that you are noticing. its so interesting how every country speaks spanish a little differently. i am really enjoying seeing all the pictures and hearing tus pensamientos. it is getitng me excited to come down there! a $7 pedicure sounds nice too.
ReplyDeleteEmily, it looks like you are having so much fun! I love all of the pictures.
ReplyDeleteyou look great emily! so happy and skinny! The pictures are great! So glad to be able to see them and read about your adventures!
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