So this post is actually from Saturday morning, but the internet doesn’t always behave in Bolivia.

It’s a beautiful morning in Potosí, Bolivia. Yesterday we toured the Casa de la Moneda, the National Mint of Bolivia that produced money from 1572 to 1951. Although I found the mint and its historical machinery interesting, the archeological exhibit was my favorite. Not only were their pieces of ancient pottery and textiles from Potosí, there were also preserved infant bodies. The clothing the infants were buried indicated that their families were Spanish or wealthy. Although they smelled a little odd, I thought the bodies represented the historically high infant mortality rate in Bolivia, even among the elite. Since I’m interested in infant mortality and child malnutrition, I’m always on the lookout for anything and everything related to pediatric healthcare.  

So after adjusting to the altitude here in La Paz, Bolivia, I have to say I really like it. Last night all of the museums were open until midnight and free for everyone. It was great! We went to the art museo and the Mussef (if I’m spelling that right) folklore museum. My favorite part was seeing the religious art and hearing the Afro-Bolivian Saya music. I can’t wait for class to start tomorrow haha. 

About to leave for the Liberia airport in Costa Rica. I’m sad to leave beautiful Guanacaste, but excited to start my adventure in Bolivia!