Hola Bolivia

I can't believe that I'm in South America, it's been on my bucket list for so long!😍

After a ~24 hour journey with quick stop overs in Frankfurt and Bogota I arrived in Santa Cruz de la Sierra early this morning and was super relieved to find my backpack had made it, too.

After a few hours sleep I just started strolling through the city, exploring Santa Cruz. The first impression is great: people are super friendly and helpful, the food is both cheap and delicious and the streets are rather clean. I was surprised to see fewer homeless people than I expected, considering Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in South America.

The one thing I'm struggling with is getting a realistic grasp of the safety situation: can I take out my phone openly on the street, should I avoid crowds, can I go out for dinner by myself in the dark or do I need a taxi? - I guess I'll get the hang of it soon. Also, I've barely seen any tourists yet, I'm excited to see whether this is the case all over Bolivia.

Additionally to all those impressions, as expected, most people here speak hardly any english. The best way to improve my spanish I guess😄

Anita is already on the way and will arrive tomorrow morning. I can't wait to explore this beautiful country with her!Read more