Masks, Public Health Tents, and Sweeping Closures

That is what swine flu in Bolivia looks like (here called Influenza A). About 100 cases have been reported here, mainly in Santa Cruz. There is a full-blown panic here that to a certain extent overlaps what occurred in the U.S. yet with local particularities and concerns. Overall, it appears that the [...]

La Paz

Some brief thoughts in no particular order:
1. La Paz looks good – lots of construction, new public bathrooms, etc. It is great to be back. Most of the old favorites (cafes, restaurants, etc) are still here and doing well.
2. As Miguel said over at *Pronto, La Paz seems [...]

Appetite at Altitude

Many of us who travel from sea-level to the Andes (12,000 feet or so) experience a loss of appetite for a few weeks. Not my kid – he’s become ravenous!

FIFA to allow high-altitude games

I’m not much of a soccer fan (nor a sports fan) in general, but I am glad that FIFA reversed its decision and will allow World Cup playoff games to take place in La Paz and other high-altitude cities.
Some individuals do, of course, suffer from debilitating altitude sickness, and no soccer player should be forced [...]