Short drive – 63 miles north to La Paz. The drive went through oasis of palm trees and up over the Trinidad mountains to the city. No problemo getting in the Rv park. Then we caught the bus to the Malécon. The bus wound through the city and finally get to the central area. A short walk to the waterfront. They had closed the street to traffic, and all the booths for Carnival were along the roadway. Most of the action happens at night, so it was easy to get about. Many of the booths were food, or beer, or take-a-change games like the PNE. Then there were the booths selling clothing, rugs, blankets, and dishes. Each block had at least one band setting up so all along we hear “si, si, si, unos, does, tres, si” at varying volumes from loud to deafening.
After strolling the malecon, Dustin took us to this little eatery - plastic tables and chairs, tarps for sides - and all they served was shrimp - by the kilos, boiled or fried. Or peeled with garlic, or chilis. No veggis, some tortilla chips. Boy was it ever good!!!! - and cheap $140 pesos for the kilo and drinks and tip.
