Sucre, Bolivia

Today is the start of Sucre Chocolate festival. I didn’t realise that there would be so many good chocolate shops in Sucre, and being here when they showcase for 3 days is a bonus. Visiting the festival even formed part of my lesson today, with us enjoying Spanish conversation over a dulce de leche stuffed churro. As we walked back to the school there were parades in the plaza of the kindergarten schools. One group looked super cute in a military style uniform similar to the foreign legion. Rachael met me after school and we went to the market for lunch. I was keen to try a chorizo burger from the 7 sisters stand and it didn’t disappoint. We both enjoyed the single sausage in a bap with salad and mayonnaise. The afternoon had to include another visit to the chocolate festival, Rachael is an committed chocolate lover and enjoyed chocolate fondant and alfajores. There is a great view of Sucre from the top of the building. By late afternoon my stomach is feeling a little unsettled. Rachael, Shivani and I head out to a Thai restaurant tonight. I am really excited to have Thai, it’s been ages. My stomach doesn’t agree however and as the main is put down in front of me, I make haste to the bathroom. It’s no good, I have to go home. I do take the meal as take away for when I am better and leave the girls enjoying their food. A night of bathroom visits follows. No plans to eat in the market again anytime soon.