Bolivia's Still Interesting

Latest news, our Ambassador is supposedly "PNG" - persona non grata. Evo is expelling him from the country. That was announced at a press conference from the presidential palace a few hours ago. Seems no official word has made its way to the Embassy yet. The city is still pretty quiet, Santa Cruz seems like it's still a mess. We're building us some provisions "just in case". I feel like I'm prepping for a hurricane again! Water, non-perishables...fun, wow.

Otherwise, life is going on normally. The kids had a half day at school. Lisette and Nicole had lunch together at one restaurant while I took Jake to Burger King. Afterward, they met back up with us and rode a simulator ride that was sponsored by BK, in the parking lot. The kids riding before L, N and J had quite an exciting ride as the door to the simulator kept opening and closing. My kids looked at me with some trepidation but I channeled my dad and told them they'd be fine! LOL The door problem was fixed and the ride went without a hitch.

On the way home, I noticed a extremely long line up at the gas station near the house. Nothing else was remiss though.

John called and suggested I fill up on non-perishables so Jake and I headed to "Ketal" and filled up. Again, on the way home, I noticed the gas station was now closed. Supplies are being cut off from the regions to the east. As we have no car yet, that one thing that might not affect us for a bit.

Since things are a still somewhat volatile here in Bolivia, I'll try to write in this blog twice daily to keep you aware that all is well. Tomorrow is expected to be busy here at the house (shipment #1!) but I'll try to get word out before noon and again before bed.

Besitos!