Sucre

Sucre is the capital of Bolivia (though government sits in La Paz) but more importantly apparently the capital of chocolate!!! Sadly I am still too poorly to fancy any but I'm hoping this will soon change.

The decrease in altitude has helped massively (now at 2,800m). Whilst our stomachs are still a bit tetchy I no longer feel nauseous and according to my lovely wife "look normal again". My heart rate is even beginning to slow down :)

We spent the morning chilling then went out to see what Sucre has to offer. A lot of white buildings, a lot of traffic and a lot of people. Plus some people dressed as zebras helping people cross zebra crossings!!

There is a huge market with stall upon stall selling the same thing including a ton of raw meat buzzing with flies (my least favourite section). We ventured upstairs to the food part where we were begged and grabbed for our custom and ran away slightly scared; I'm not sure our stomachs are up to street food just yet. We did however stop for a fruit juice which are watered down so not great but good for nutrients.

We had a late lunch at Plaza Restaurante (100B) which overlooks the main plaza. We sat on the balcony but the heat made me queasy so we relinquished our view and sat in the cool. I had ravioli with the most amazing tomato sauce ever. After two bites I felt full but I was determined it wouldn't be wasted so ploughed on. Luckily Anna helped out in addition to her burger and fries!

Then we waddled to a Spanish school to arrange some lessons for tomorrow, picked up some kids notebooks and pens and retired to our room. We skipped dinner as lunch had properly stuffed us!Read more