We are working our way slowly up the learning curve, especially here in Bolivia, where they have been having major political changes: new constitution, additional flag, new rights for the Aymara, Quechua and the many other indigenous cultures here. It has reminded us of the changes that have come to South Africa. The Methodist Church here is in a very unusual position for it has worked well with the government for over 100 years, and still is. The church here focuses on healthcare, education, and social justice. The leadership here, as in Peru, has been very warm and genuine in its reception and very helpful in our planning. We will be working with both the church and the government healthcare system.Arturo has been wonderful to travel with....I hope we are so blessed at 77 years old to be able to keep his pace. He thrives on it, and we work to keep up! It has been fun to watch him as he reconnects here with so many friends he shares nearly 30 years of history.
The photo is La Paz at night....built in a caldera at the base of the massive Andes.
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