Plaza Murillo in La Paz, Bolivia

The presidential palace, the office of Pres. Evo, on the Plaza Murillo, with its red-coated guard of honor. This spot is literally the center of the nation, with a plaque marking the 0 point from which all roads are measured in Bolivia.

Special day

Marlene and I were privileged to participate in the bapatism of Missionary Mike Hartman and Rachel's second daughter, Noelle, the Sunday before I left for Bolivia. We stood in as witnesses for God-parents who couldn't be there. Our God-daughter, Trinity, has welcomed her little sister, but has had a little trouble sharing her mother's time. We were able to babysit her during the birth. May God bless his new little daughter and her big sister.

La Paz, Bolivia

I am in La Paz right now doing some teaching, but we did get a chance to get out and look for some souvenirs. I had thought that the women in tradition dress were mostly seen out in the country, but they are all over the streets of La Paz as well. The gentleman selling woven items, dressed in red was the only male I saw in such traditional costume. (More later).