Written Friday 25 and Saturday 26 April
"Glistening in the Andean sun, the white city of Sucre is the birthplace of the nation and a must-see for any visitor to Bolivia.
"Visitors to Sucre invariably fall in love with the place." Lonely Planet, 2013.
With its white-washed buildings, lush green patios and friendly people, Sucre has a very Mediterranean feel to it. The most beautiful urban area of the country I've seen so far, I think LP is right to call it a "real showpiece of Bolivia" - a truth also cemented by its Unesco World Heritage Status.
Sometimes I find the best way to get a feel for a new city is to take it easy and do very little. Sacked off the included historical walking tour and went round the centre with Jana at our own pace, soaking up the sunshine, European vibe and relaxed way of life. A long leisurely lunch in the sun was probably the most impressive thing we achieved today but tbh it was so nice to chill rather than rush to see everything before hopping on a bus to the next city.
Super pretty, wonderfully welcoming and year-round good weather? Could definitely spend a good amount of time here...
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Saturday = spa day :) got a back, neck and face massage, a manicure and a Minion pedicure - pleased as punch with the latter although definitely found the inspiration behind the design in the kids' section... All of this cost 190 Bolivianos (BS!) which is just 16 English pounds (can't find the pound sign on the keyboard, not just being weird).
Nothing else to report really, although bit pissed off with G adventures because they failed to mention light-coloured clothes on the packing list for the jungle... 2 lovely New Zealanders from our group (Mo and Dan) met a couple of people today who had just come back from the Pantanal and said anyone who wore black or dark-coloured clothing attracted mosquitos in their hundreds - as in literally covered in them. Guess what colour all my trousers are...argh! This could be interesting.
Flying into Santa Cruz (Bolivia still) late morning tomorrow and should have internet for the next 24 hours - then could well be without for the next 4 days while we get our jungle on!
