The border crossing was as straightforward as it had been crossing from Ecuador to Peru - the bus stops, we all disembark, we all walk to the two Peruvian offices to get stamped out and then walk a short distance past the 'Bienvenido A Bolivia' sign and get stamped in then everyone gets back on the bus and we're in a new country and on our way.
Adios Peru, Buenos Dias Bolivia
Abs and I had agreed that if Copacabana wasn't our kind of place we would stay for one night and then head straight to La Paz - turns out Copacabana and more specifically Hostel Olas is absolutely our kind of place! A couple that we met in Quito had recommended Hostel Olas and as with Killawasi Lodge in Yanque we had booked only one night and as with Killawasi, the moment that we arrived we knew that we wanted to stay for longer. The room was a beautifully designed split level 'apartment' with two bedrooms, a kitchen, small dining area, small log burning stove and private garden with hammocks and floor to ceiling stained glass windows - it was perfect.
Room with a view..... and wine
Aside from walking in to the town to go to the market for quinoa, vegetables and wine we didn't leave the hostel - it really was idyllic with a stunning view across a deep blue and sparkling Lake Titicaca, so much more tranquil than the Peruvian side. It was an absolute treat to go to sleep with the curtains open and to wake looking at such an amazing place.But, all good things must come to and end, we have Death Road to cycle (my insurance policy is with World Nomads by the way) and the salt flats at Uyuni to explore and so we must get the bus to La Paz.
See you there.
Raine x
