It was funny how they served us this fried egg that might as well have come with a side order of tums, yet I just couldnt say no to it. After all was said and done, it got me a heartburn that lasted two days.
Day two was a whole buncha lakes. Laguna Verde, Laguna Colorada and Laguna Blanca. Once again, Bolivia was all about colors, there were beautiful lakes with a whole bunch pink flamingos.
Altitude does take a toll on you. Besides not really being able to do anything that requires a bit more breathing, you get headaches, stomachaches and you cant sleep for longer than an hour..
I was looking forward to our second night because I had met a cute Israeli girl that was on another group, who I felt maybe was sending me some vibes. Her name was Shani
Our last stop before the alojamiento was a thermal bath in the middle of the desert. When we got there, Shani was kinda seating aside. I could tell she wasn't feeling well. We talked for a little bit and turns out she had altitude sickness, much like everybody else.
The only reason I felt a little better than the others was because I had drank like a liter of coca tea. To be honest, I was numb from the throat down. I convinced her to come and put her feet in the hot springs. We made little conversation. I liked her. In the end, I went to the car to get her a cup of tea.
Do you think it will help? she asked
You tell me if did later tonight. I replied
Usually, all groups spend the night at the same spot so I figured I'd see her later on that night. It is funny how backpacking experiences kinda change out perspectives. There I was, thinking about scoring with a girl when I hadnt showered in three days. I probably smelled of ass and she probably did too... Ohh well
Turn out that their group didn't stay in the same spot as we did so my plan ran afoul.
My heartburn was still kicking ass and taking names and I began to feel a presage of diarrhea... it was heaven on earth... :(
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