The Big LONG Travel Day

our view of La Paz

I woke up yesterday morning not believing that it was time to go. But I packed up the rest of my things, met my dad for lunch, and then the travel saga began.
This trip by no means was a walk in the park (but really, is any type of travel?) It all began in the roanoke airport where there was a misunderstanding on their part about my visa.
The lady that was helping me had to call her supervisor, and then her supivisor had to call HER supervisor. but it finally checked out. However, as soon as i was cleared, my flight was delayed due to the democratic convention in Charlotte NC. This was not good due to the fact that my layover there was extremely short. But i was able to make my connection thank goodness.
Upon arriving in miami, I met up with Eric which was a big blessing. we got on the flight only to find that we were sitting in opposite rows, both in the middle. Poor Eric, he is 6' 7'' and was trapped between 2 people (as was I)  in a very narrow seat with hardly any leg room for a 7 hour redeye flight. Needless to say, neither of us got hardly any sleep.
When we did awake from our drowsy "sleep" the pilot was letting us know that the plane was malfunctioning and was no able to land in La Paz. So we flew to Santa Cruz and were grounded there for 8 hours until they could get us a flight back to La Paz. (Things are about to get better for us. dont worry)
After arriving to La Paz we were able to call the hotel who thankfully spoke very good english which is getting to be a relief whenever we hear it. However, I have to say, both Eric and I have been quite proud of ourselves for how much spanish we are remembering and at our ability to somewhat communicate. Anyhoosiers, the hotel sent a cab to pick us up and our driver showed us around town which was super beautiful and we took the picture above. We then went out for a bit and explored a little bit of la paz. we then came back later in the evening to have a quiet dinner overlooking the city lights and are now in bed after a very long 2 days.

You stay civilized......planet earth.