One Hope is that I have is to truly explore independence (in a totally different country), culture, and the travel aficionado experience at it's finest. I hope to explore what it is like to be a Bolivian, and truly be grateful for the life I live here in the United States. I want to have fun, conquer fears, and develop a sense of understanding.
One Fear is the plane ride to La Paz, Bolivia. Why, you may ask? BECAUSE I HATE THE OCEAN. I'm TERRIFIED of the ocean to be quite open. I can't swim either. So, what is left for me? Sea creatures the size of the Empire State building, that's what. But let's hope this doesn't happen...
One Curiosity is the health aspect of Bolivia. What are the medicinal usages of the coca leaf? What is the water sanitation like in Bolivia, and why is this? What is the access to health care like in the Yungas?
-Christel Benjamin, Junior, University of Colorado Boulder
