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Pattern: Colors of the Seasons in Bolivia.

10 May

I’d almost forgotten! Inspired by WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge, this blog shares a ‘weekly taste of Bolivia‘.

Without noticing, I jumped straight from week 18 ["from above"] to week 20 ["escape"]! Humm, am I trying to ‘escape’ from something? Don’t think so! And to prove that, here is the response for the 19th week of this year, inspired by “Pattern” – the colors of the Seasons in Bolivia, an ode to our 10th month in country [already? time really flies when you're having fun!].

Color Patterns of Fall:

Color Patterns of Winter:

Color Patterns of Summer:

Color Patterns of Spring:

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Posted by 3rdCultureChildren on May 10, 2013 in BOLIVIA, photography

Tags: 52 Bolivian Sundays, La Paz, pattern, postaday, postaweek, seasons, Travel and Tourism, weekly photo challenge

The peaceful surroundings of La Paz: Mallasa through photography.

25 Feb

A good way, indeed, to begin a peaceful week – the last one of February – sharing images from our surroundings, the municipality of Mallasa, a town 20-30 minutes from the city of La Paz, is a place of family entertainment with a pleasant climate, nature and tourist attractions.

One of the places most frequented by tourists is the VALLEY OF THE MOON, which are land formations that resemble the lunar soil, the Municipal Zoo “Vesty Pakos” animal’s own Andean area as the llama, alpaca, condor and others, the Parque Valle del Sol family recreational place but especially for children.

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Photo Essay: People and Feelings of Copacabana, Bolivia. (3rdculturechildren.com)
Nuestra Señora de La Paz, seen from above… (3rdculturechildren.com)

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Posted by 3rdCultureChildren on February 25, 2013 in BOLIVIA, photography, TRAVEL

Tags: La Paz, Mallasa, map, Mondays, South America, Travel and Tourism, Valley of the Moon

Nuestra Señora de La Paz, seen from above…

07 Feb

A few snapshots of the capital of Bolivia [Plurinational State of Bolivia], the city of ‘Nuestra Señora de La Paz‘, and we’re looking at a population of over 800 thousand people, just in La Paz.

The average elevation of the city, Bolivia is 3,829 meters – making one wonder about how we find a way to adjust to ‘life in the high altitude‘… But we do, and we’re currently loving it!

The ‘photographers’… :o

These are photo shots taken from El Alto, just outside the city, overlooking what seems to be a ‘toy city’, where houses and buildings resemble ‘building blocks’… Above we have, La Paz, during the day, and a snapshot of the city, at night, below. Enjoy!

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Posted by 3rdCultureChildren on February 7, 2013 in ART, BOLIVIA, photography

Tags: El Alto, El Alto La Paz, La Paz, Nuestra Señora de La Paz, Travel and Tourism

Photo of the Day: Thanks to Gravity Bolivia(c)!

10 Dec

Seriously… look at this! Isn’t it a fantastic photo?

So, what’s it, exactly?

The ”Ripping shot of a gravity group doing the bolivian death road” in Bolivia! One of the many touristic/adventurous things to do while visiting this beautiful and unique country! Unfortunately, I can’t take credit for the amazing shot: it belongs to Gravity Bolivia (c) www.gravitybolivia.com, 2012, and I was lucky enough to get authorization to share it over here… Totally worthy, right?

The photo was taken with a cell phone (!) [HTC ONE X, using the HDR function]… a great stimulus to all of us, amateur photographers out there! Liked what you saw? I sure did… I’m still finding my adventurous side [I'm a mom of 3 little kiddos, remember?], but the hubby is totally sold by the idea of venturing through the death road, biking and bringing back wonderful photos for his beloved wife… I appreciate that. Will keep you all posted… Again, a BIG THANK YOU for letting me share this unique image… That’s why it’s so easy to fall in love with this country… :o And, for the curious ones out there, when in Bolivia, go check them out:

www.gravitybolivia.com

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Each year we have managed to grow in size while at the same time improve our quality — better bikes each year, more training for our guides and mechanics, new rides, and more information and resources available for visitors to our office. We look forward to seeing you and taking you on “the ride of your life”…