Buho Blanco

Still life with orange and grinder injury.

The staircase to my bed takes effort and concentration.

My kiln

Carmen's project

Momo and Malon

Bolivian bling

Neomi and Darwin choosing a log.

Neomi and Darwin again

Juan's work.

Day 8, 7 hour walks

Bolivia really never takes a day off. This place is incredibly kind and I'm lucky to have the time to meet it. Today I walked into and out of Tarabuco. I was afraid it would be a total tourist trap full of lovely imports but was pleased to find that it was more of a community swap. People were selling whatever they had to sell, along with basic necessities. I was able to purchase an offering to Pachamama for love and health. I was tempted to purchase one for a Mexican futbol win, but I wasn't sure she'd have the inventory, and I would have blamed her for Mexico's loss. Needless to say, I will blame her if I don't become an ultramarathoner without trying..

Tripod

The best I could find to watch the 2nd half of the Mexico game.

Day 7, 7 hour walks

These dogs look lovely now but gave me a hell of a time on the way down. Oh I guess it's nap time.

Day 6, 7 hour walks

Day 6 was a bust, was only 4 hours. The wind almost swept me away and I got tired of fighting y'all..

Day 3-5, 7 hour walks

These last three days I've had a motorcycle and driver to take me to trail heads in order to ensure I get to some really great places while I walk unaccompanied for 7 hours. It's liberating and amazing to spend so much time in a landscape like this, without headphones or expectations.

Omar and the bike.

Blending in.

Inca path

The cleanest river.

waterfall

Very old Jalq'a pottery can be found amongst the pebbles.

Dino prints! DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS!

DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS in flight.

I look like such a wholesome hiker.

Self-timer function is my friend, so are all the dogs.

Very old graffiti, there are probably pictures of those dinosaurs in there.

WHAT?!

Jalq'a textiles, also this site atttendant's purse.

The site attendant spinning fiber WHILE bolting up the side of a mountain, kicking up dust in my face.