Day 49: Oct 25

I woke up and had the best morning yet! At 5:30 the Tutu gang climbed the local mountain. It was hard to climb at first because I was really tired and it was pretty steep but once I got to the top (after about an hour) it was AWESOME! The sun just rose as we reached the top and there was an incredible view of the valley: Sorata, the river, Mount Illampu and the surrounding trees and mountains. I felt great and the morning was fantastic. We all climbed to one part of the mountain but then the boys left, Sam and Chris, and Annie Becky and I climbed to another part of the mountain and we had an incredible view. We sat, talked and did a little meditation. I was just so happy and felt so alive! The walk down the mountain was priceless and defiantly an adventure. We walked through prickly bush forests, in between trees, down slippery rocks, through giant pigs...it was hilarious. I fell various times after Becky would tell me to be careful. For some reason we just could not find the trail! Half the time we had no idea where we were but thats what made it great. I really enjoyed my early morning!

Me on the top of the mountain

When I got back, I had breakfast with my family and then showered to get all the mud off. Becky, Chris and I journaled and then Becky and I decided to see if the party at Annie´s house from the night before was still going on. The music was still playing and people were still sitting, drinking, and passed out from the night before (it is a tradition to have a party for your house once the roof is complete; it is supposed to be a blessing). Anyway, we got to the house and started laughing because it was just a non stop party. Moms were passed out with their kids tugging on their sleeves, Cholitas were dancing, men passed out then woke up and started drinking again. I cant tell you how funny it was haha. The party-goers asked Becky and I to show them some American moves so we did. It was great.
We left the party and I went back to my house for lunch. After lunch we all piled into a car and went to the market. I was with my mom and Gina---we got some groceries and fruit juice. When we finished I bought more t-shirts for all the demanding parents of my community. I met my family in the Cancha after and watched a little soccer. Then I went to the program house for a little and made more tshirts. When I went home my family wasn´t there so I just relaxed and read my book. It started to thunderstorm so Chris and I went onto this one balcony and watched the lightning shoot through the sky--it was really cool! I saw the longest lightning bolt in my life. I went home after and learned that I had another sister! I had no idea. Her name is Lola and she is 18 and I guess was living in La Paz for a year with her boyfriend. Both her and her boyfriend were back but there was an argument going on over drinking. I don´t know exactly but in the middle of the night Lola and her boyfriend escaped as my mom put it. "Lola, se escapo!" It was hilarious when she said that. I had a quick dinner then went to the program house and all the girls watched a movie. Came back and went to bed! End of another awesomme day.