Your fears have been realized folks; the local industry has gotten a hold of me.
Maite offered me some Coca Tea, and I couldn't D.A.R.E. to say no.
"What is cocoa tea?" I wondered. "Is it really tea made from chocolate?"
Um… no. Coca. Cocaine. While Maite assures me that the tea is processed in a way so that it has none of the narcotic/stimulant, my brother is pretty much saving up for bail. Ha. But I’m down with this tea. It’s pretty dope. J
As for other foods here... they aren't the greatest, but I can't complain. (I'm just spoiled 'cause I grew up on the greatest. J) Bolivian food can be summed up with, "Bland carbs, and lots of 'em!"
Bolivians love fried anything - bananas, rice, potatoes, pastries... you name it. The pastries are good. They're called "empanadas" and are bread pockets filled with anything such as meat, cheese, or jam. Thousands of places around the city (generally wheel barrows on the sidewalk) sell this popular food.
Food is part of the adventure. I'm learning to rave about tough meat (hey, at least it's meat!), and politely decline stale bread. However I really am enjoying the fresh pineapples and avocados that are plentiful here, and was served the best lasagna I've ever had!
Oh, and take a look at this PIZZA!!! Who says everything's bigger in Texas?
Gotta love that Eli´s pizza...but it´s not interminable (unfinishable) for us...we finish it. I tried to call you today...give me a call when you can. 479-6207. Glad you are doing better.
ReplyDeleteLove this post by the way...yes Bolivia is the land of carbs, but also the land of great raw fruits and veggies and wonderful juices. Glad you like the Coca tea. It does feel a little naughty doesn´t it? It is good for altitude sickness though.
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for the comments! You saved this blog from a posting strike. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll try to call tomorrow. I'm planning on leaving for 5 days in Uyuni bright and early in the morning. (If I feel ok then. I'm by no means out of the woods yet health-wise....)
Hope you're doing well!
Hey! So I have to disagree (well I agree it's way too many carbs) because I LOVE Cocha's food. I miss it like crazy! Silpancho, Milanesa, marequetas, papas rellenas, oh boy! But you're right it is a lot of carbs, and the meat is not the greatest :)
ReplyDeletehope u a much better healthwise.pls be storng and do exploit
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