For personal reasons I am taking a break from this blog. When I get things sorted out I will start writing again. Much luck, Caitlin Read More
I apologize for the lack of entries. I've been getting really bad headaches from the altitude (any day now I'll be adapted, any day now!) They come in the evening, which is the only time I am really able to ...Read More
"I've never been to South America," I said to the Uruguayan man next to me on the plane. "Actually," he said, "to people from my country, South American really means Argentina, Chile and Uruguay." According to him, countries like Bolivia (or ...Read More
I apologize that my first couple posts in Bolivia have been of a slightly negative tone. Don't get me wrong: the city is a thrill, and I can't wait to share my stories. (Zebras helping people at intersections? I kid ...Read More
I feel like I've run a marathon. I haven't, of course, run a marathon. In fact, I haven't run at all. I've just spent about two hours walking up and down the streets of La Paz. If you ask my ...Read More
If I was going to live in Canada, and I could choose anywhere to live, it would have to be Toronto. (At the risk of offending more than half the country, who all seem to hate Toronto without any real ...Read More
For someone who can be a bit of a loner when it comes to travel, I still realize that a lot of the meaning I have gotten from traveling have come from individuals that have touched me in some way. ...Read More
No, not excited in that Spanish "excitada" kind of way. I'm talking about the overwhelming getting excited about an upcoming journey kind of excited. For whatever reason, I'm just not getting it this time. Don't get me wrong: I'm stoked ...Read More
I once did a very scientific study in Quetzaltenango. I polled friends at bars and parties with the following question: Which sibling are you? Oldest, youngest, middle, only? The vast majority (about 75%) answered the same: oldest child. Was this just a ...Read More
I am not going to Bolivia this Saturday. Something came up with the organization I'm working for, and the departure has been set back until the 17th. I'll be boring until then. Unfortunately, I'm not able to connect my laptop ...Read More
