Today is our last day in El Alto. 4 weeks and 1 day ago, we were just arriving at the airport in El Alto. The El Alto I remember from back then is so different from the one I know now. Back then, nothing was familiar, but now it is my home!
To be honest, I dont feel like we have been in Bolivia very long, and nothing feels very different. Im not sure if Ive really grown or learned that much. (To clarify: Ive learned a lot about Bolivia, the culture, and the politics here. I just dont think Ive learned anything abstract like learning About Myself, etc).
The past week has flown by. Ive loved living in the awesome building that is Teatro Trono, and despite my initial concerns, my homestay life hasnt been so bad! Its nice having a room to myself on a seperate floor, and Ive still been able to interact with the family a bit. Ive had fun pointing out the handsome soccer players with the grandmother, Dona Elba. And last night, I taught my mother, Dona Taña how to make chocolate cake. Despite cooking at altitude, with no recipe, no chemical leavening, and certainly no vegan ingredients, the cake was quite good and we ate it for breakfast this morning!
So now we are on our way to Sorata, where we will live with families and continue taking spanish classes for the next three weeks. Sorata is supposed to be beautiful, and I cant wait to see it all. Ill keep you posted with my new homestay life and other dealings in Sorata!
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