Finally its December! That means its almost Christmas, New Years and only two weeks till Im going back to Denmark! This is my last week in Bolivia, mixed feelings. Yesterday was my last day volunteering at the Zoo, and this week three new volunteers started. Typical, that it was my last week.
Yesterday night I went to my cousin Ana Lia´s graduation, with my aunt and uncle. (She is my uncles daughter from previous marriage.) Because of her last name, she was one of the last ones to receive her paper and flower, so the first hour and a half, was boring - haha! :-)
On Friday Im goint to Miami, for a week, until I fly back to Denmark on the 14th. Can´t wait to see all my girls and my little brother <3
lørdag den 1. december 2012
lørdag den 27. oktober 2012
fredag den 26. oktober 2012
Confessions of a GRINGA
*Gringa: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gringa
Well, now that Ive already been in Santa Cruz for about a month, there are some things Ive noticed, which are very different from Denmark (and the US)!
Driving:
I am a seatbelt-freak, and that is probably the thing that has shocked me the most.
They do not wear their seat belts here, at all! Another thing is that even though there is only five seats in a ordinary car, they will squeeze in as many people in the car as possible, if necessary. And no the police says nothing.. Their driving in general is outrageous! If never seen any driving skills (or lack of skills, probably) as they have here. Its crazy! Driving a red light, who cares. In Denmark and the US, the police would give you a fine for such a thing (not to mention, not wearing your seat belt or putting more people in the car then seats).
Food:
Lots of breaded food is normal here in Bolivia. For example the most of there traditional pasteries and "snacks" as: empanadas, saltenas, small breads filled with cheese (Im not sure what they are called) and more. Lots of rice is also eaten to most meals, mainly lunch and dinner. Not to mention the meat, they eat a LOT of meat during the day.
Prices:
Some things are (super) cheap here. Most food are cheap, but only the food from here. Things imported from the US are not that cheap, almost the same price. But if you go to a cafe or restaurant the prices are reasonable (the more local, the cheaper).
Salon treatments are super cheap! Well, compared to Denmark yes. Compared to the US, yes its still cheap at some salons depending on with treatment you choose.
Clothes are in general pricey here, and the variety isn´t that good. But second hand is a really popular thing, and there are huge markets that sell second hand and some places the things are still new with the tag on. At these markets (kind of like a garage sale/flea market), the places are really reasonable!
Transportation:
Cabs/taxis are really reasonable, but Ive been told that it is not always safe to take a cab alone, especially not at night. So keep that in mind.
Busses are super cheap (I take the buss to the Zoo sometimes and it only cost 1.80 bolivianos). So the bus is about 25-30 US cents. You cant complain about that!
Well, now that Ive already been in Santa Cruz for about a month, there are some things Ive noticed, which are very different from Denmark (and the US)!
Driving:
I am a seatbelt-freak, and that is probably the thing that has shocked me the most.
They do not wear their seat belts here, at all! Another thing is that even though there is only five seats in a ordinary car, they will squeeze in as many people in the car as possible, if necessary. And no the police says nothing.. Their driving in general is outrageous! If never seen any driving skills (or lack of skills, probably) as they have here. Its crazy! Driving a red light, who cares. In Denmark and the US, the police would give you a fine for such a thing (not to mention, not wearing your seat belt or putting more people in the car then seats).
Food:
Lots of breaded food is normal here in Bolivia. For example the most of there traditional pasteries and "snacks" as: empanadas, saltenas, small breads filled with cheese (Im not sure what they are called) and more. Lots of rice is also eaten to most meals, mainly lunch and dinner. Not to mention the meat, they eat a LOT of meat during the day.
Prices:
Some things are (super) cheap here. Most food are cheap, but only the food from here. Things imported from the US are not that cheap, almost the same price. But if you go to a cafe or restaurant the prices are reasonable (the more local, the cheaper).
Salon treatments are super cheap! Well, compared to Denmark yes. Compared to the US, yes its still cheap at some salons depending on with treatment you choose.
Clothes are in general pricey here, and the variety isn´t that good. But second hand is a really popular thing, and there are huge markets that sell second hand and some places the things are still new with the tag on. At these markets (kind of like a garage sale/flea market), the places are really reasonable!
Transportation:
Cabs/taxis are really reasonable, but Ive been told that it is not always safe to take a cab alone, especially not at night. So keep that in mind.
Busses are super cheap (I take the buss to the Zoo sometimes and it only cost 1.80 bolivianos). So the bus is about 25-30 US cents. You cant complain about that!
Well thats it for now :-)
Kisses, N
RESPECT
Just found this amazing Pepsi commercial with Aretha Franklins song "Respect" by Melanie Amaro, who auditioned in The X Factor US. I love her cover of the song! :-)
mandag den 15. oktober 2012
Zoológico de Fauna Sudamericana
Well, today at work I took some pictures of some of the animals and the rest of the Zoo, Ill post a lot more of these types of pictures :-)
There are a lot more animals, they´ll be joining the blog soon :-)
There are a lot more animals, they´ll be joining the blog soon :-)
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