I found some new hiking friends! Several people from Dock Three (our new residence in La Paz) invited me to join them on a hike up the nearby hill to see the cross at the top and to get the best view of La Paz. “Of course I’ll come!” was my reply. So I pulled myself out of bed to meet two other couples at 0700! and they were 5 minutes early- these folks mean business.

So after 25 healthy, heart pounding minutes up the hill I was rewarded with early sunlight on La Paz. Just beautiful. And due to a rain a few weeks ago the cactuses had lots of new growth and the views into the hills inland were also stunning.

I’m looking forward to taking Bob up the hill ( he was recovering from a Mexican cold and his bout with the Turistas) with a thermos of hot coffee and breakfast rolls!

C'mon, it'll be fun. But watch out for the cactus

Morning sun rising as we move up the mountain

It's going to be a beautiful day

Made it!

Some of my new friends

And the view's fine (that's LaPaz on the left where we were anchored)

There's Marina Palmira (in the foreground) where we're staying right now