Tupiza

  Tupiza, Bolivia
Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Came into Tupiza amid some scenery that looked like the wild west. It also reminded me of Cappadocia in Turkey with the high rock formations. There doesn't seem to be a lot happening in Tupiza but its nice to be on my own again and out of the Jeep. I went horse riding on one day into the surrounding countryside for 5 hours with one English girl. I had never been on a horse before, donkey and camel yes, horse no. It all went pretty smoothly at first until we broke into a trot. The pain was incredible!!!! I was bouncing around trying to ease the pressure on my nuts while trying not to fall off. The look on my face must have been pure agony and I swore I'd never be able to have kids!! I finally managed to get the horse into a full gallop which was a lot easier to ride and softer on the jewels. The country side here was amazing and despite the ride being a little bit uncomfortable it was well worth it.