Things I like about Sorata

1. Combi drivers in the Plaza de Armas shout out their destination to
attract customers. There is, of course, only one shouted destination:
La Paz. The way they should it, with an Aymara twang, sounds like Coach
Zee. La Pa' La Paeeeiz! La Pa' La Paeerz!
2. The crazy Brit who runs the local tourist Hangout--Pete of "Pete's
Place." It would be difficult to imagine a more stereotypical
Englishman here in the periphery. Cockney accent, John Lennon glasses
and all.
3. Really good homemade yogurt for breakfast, here at "Las Piedras" hostel.
4. Beautiful views up to snowcapped peaks and down into the humid
lowlands.
5. Watching the locals' suspicious gazes turn to smiles after I greet
them.
6. Quesadillas made with Andean cheese.
7. All of the beat up Toyota Landcruisers that run as collective taxis
to the outlying communities. I want one of those. Although I would
pass on the bald tires.