Cooking in the Dark

Well as usual the electricty went out. It happens about once a week, not too bad. But it happened at sunset as I was cooking. At least I have a gas stove so I did not have to worry. :)

Humitas for Dinner

So as we were filling up our gas tank this evening, we noticed a woman by sitting by herself with a huge pot in front of her. So we figured we would see what she was selling. We found a delicious treat inside that huge pot. Humitas! Also known as tamales, but here in Bolivia they are called humitas. We bought 4 for $1.07 and brought them home. We bought two that were steamed and the other two were made in a pachamanca oven. They are filled with corn and cheese. Very good and sweet. Filling and cheap. I never get sick of the traditional food here. They can make some of the tastiest food with just a few things and spices. We are starting to notice a lot more women selling humitas in the street. Life is good here. :) 

Bella's Surgery

So Justin and I took Bella (our cat) to the vet this morning at 8am. We decided to have her spayed since there are way to many cats here and I do not want to have a litter of kittens on my hands. So we took her in. The vet came in after we were there. She said "I knew you would be on time." LOL So many are not here. Anyways she gave Bella a shot and in less than 30 seconds she was out. Told us to return in 2 hours to get her. We did she was still waking up and as drunk as a sailor from the meds. Paid a total of $50 for everything. Which I would pay again if it meant no kittens. The vet did an amazing job, sutures look great, gave her an I.V of fluids, x-rays, the works. Now we are taking care of her, she is super drunk from the meds still, but doing fine. I have to take her in tomorrow and Wednesday for some antibiotics they put on the wound. All for that one price. I love the prices here in Bolivia.
 

Bella in the sun after her surgery. No she is not dead. Though it does look that way.

Bella waking up from her surgery.

Just Wanted to Post

Justin took this today of me. Had to post it. I think it is one of my better shots. :D

Another Day in the Campo

Another long day is service today. We worked some country territory again this week. Had an amazing time. I worked with two young sisters. So sweet. They held my hand and the younger kept burying her head into my stomach and I would brush her hair. It was so sweet. I thank Jehovah so much for letting the ones here treat us like their family. It makes it easier. She would even hold Justin's hand. For a moment we felt what it was like to have a child. Anyways...had a great day. The girls loved taking photos with my camera, it amazes them. Here are some photos I caught today in service.

 A Mantis we found in service. Br. Roca so kindly modeled for me.

 A house made out of plastic bottles filled with sand. Needless to say it was not complete.

 Grape leaves dying. Grape season is over here. 

 Daria with a horse we found walking in the vineyard.

 

Vineyards in the Fall.

 Jaclyn was my service partner with her little sister, Daria, below today also.

 Daria in the back of the truck as we were driving to the new territory.

 Our group driving to a remote area of territory. I (Steph) found a great call. Wish we did this territory more she was so nice. (Side Note: When you pay a toll to come out here they ask you to put your seat belts on, but don't care if you have 10 people in the back of your truck. LOL

 Justin playing with Daria. All day long they were hitting each other with this sticker plant.

Yolanda and her girls (Jaclyn and Daria)walking home. We drove them as far as possible, but the truck would not go further. They walk sooooo far every meeting and service. A sister with her 3 girls. They are usually the earliest at each meeting and service. What a great example for us.

Robbed at the Market....Almost

Today I had a great day at the American Clothing Market. It happens ever Wednesday during the whole day. They sell all the unsellable stuff from Goodwill, Kohl's and other department stores. I went with Janice and we shopped 'till we dropped. We both brought a backpack and filled it up completely. And yes I found a Genuine Burberrry Cosmetic bag. The cost....$1.25. Seriously awesome. They don't know what that is here so they sold it super cheap because of the size. :D Anyways when we were shopping I had put my phone in my pocket because I had been texting some friends and a guy tried to steal it from me. I felt his hand go into my pocket and everything. I turned around he didn't even have time to put it away. I grabbed his hand and struggled with him for a moment. Then I got it out of his hand. He walked away nonchalantly, like nothing happened. I was more surprised by his lack of fear then his brazen try at stealing something. He was the worst pick pocket ever. I scratched his hands so bad I bent my nails back, now they hurt. What is worse the ladies selling around us saw him watching us and trying to find something to steal and said nothing until after. Some help they were. Well that was my thrilling event for the day. I am happy with my deals I got and the beautiful clothing. :)

Monday at the Market

Today I took a lot of video at our HUGE farmer's market. I took a lot of video, but was not able to post it all due to the huge size. So here is a clip of one of the videos. Sorry it is not clear or stable, the ground is not the flattest. :) This is just a very small part of the market. You can buy absolutely anything here.