On Sunday, some of us went on a tour of the small towns of the Valle Alto (high valley), learning about local heroes of the independence movement, presidents born in the region, and seeing local sites.
The plaza of a town known for its peaches:
A large statue of the special bread baked on the Day of the Dead, in a forest where local families come to celebrate with their loved ones who have passed away.
Corn drying for chicha:
Lots of colorful textiles for sale:
One of the several churches we visited:
Street scene:
We had lunch on the lake outside of Cochabamba, with paddle boats and a zip line for those who were feeling daring.