First of Cochabamba

Cochabamba is a city like La Paz, with its dry weather and crowded streets. The differences are that it is not as mountainous, but mostly flat, it has a mildly warm climate year-round, and not as many of our close relatives live there. We visit Cochabamba because my grandmother, Fidelia (we call her Mami Fide), lives there. Our time in Bolivia is mostly spent there because we want to spend as much time with her as possible. The result of months and months of staying here throughout the years is that we know the city pretty well and have traditions to continue every time!

Last Wednesday, we left La Paz. Our flight to Cochabamba lasted about thirty minutes. 

Last glimpse of La Paz! The mountain 

is a famous one, called the Illimani.

Cochabamba at last!

We have now been in Cochabamba almost a week, and most of the time has been spent in relaxation and running errands. This afternoon we ate ice cream at a place called Globos (Balloons). It is an amazing restaurant with playgrounds for kids. It has been one of our traditions to always go there and have a great time playing and eating ice cream! We had a blast, and hope that all our adventures here in Cochabamba will be memorable. Adios for now!