Summary

General items that came in handy in Bolivia:
Tissues -- I cannot stress this enough! Most bathrooms in Bolivia DO NOT have toilet paper, so having tissues with me at all times was so helpful. I bought two of the economy size packs of travel tissue packages (so, 16 little packs of tissues). This was the perfect amount for four weeks.
Disposible Wipes -- You can get little packs of wipes at Walgreen's. Most foreigners experience a lot of diarrhea in Bolivia. So, these are great for freshening up in the bathroom or just for cleaning hands while traveling.
Hand Sanitizer -- This is also indispensible because you can not always wash your hands and the water there is contaminated anyway.

What I was missing:
My face was SO dry in La Paz (it is very arid, at least in winter). I applied a moisturizing sunscreen every morning, but wished I had brought a nighttime face cream because my skin was so dry by the time we left. Even Vaseline would have been nice.

Medical Supplies Notes:
I brought two boxes of gloves, one box of masks, and two sets of scrubs. I wish I had brought a stethoscope. I ended up buying one in Bolivia, because I was using one all the time. So, for any students going in the future, a stethoscope is a good purchase. Also, I wish I had brought another box of masks because they are in short supply in Bolivia. When I left, I donated my leftover supplies to the hospital, which was greatly appreciated.

Last Day!

Today, I went to the birthing center at Hospital Los Andes. The birthing center has a pre-partum room with beds all in a row. The mothers who are in labor are in this room until they are going to deliver the baby. Then, they move into the delivery room. I stood next to the bed of a first-time mom for about an hour, holding her hand and trying to keep her calm during her contractions. I was able to see her delivery. They performed an episiotomy, so I also watched them close the incision afterward. Another woman delivered about ten minutes later, and I saw her delivery as well!

Four Wheeling

Today after lunch, Zarah, Alex, Kevyn, Molly, and I went four wheeling in Zona Sur. The first shot is a great view of Valley of the Moon.

Protest

Routinely, there are strikes and protests here in Bolivia. Here is a shot I took yesterday at Plaza del Estudiante. The Plaza is a traffic circle. These protestors stood in a line blocking off the circle. The police were there (I am guessing...) to ensure the protest was peaceful and to direct traffic.

Plaza Avaroa

Our house is right in the center of the city and very close to Plaza Avaroa.

Week Four -- Hospital Los Andes

This is my last week here.  I am back at Hospital Los Andes for this week.  Hopefully, I will go to the birthing center this week and see some births.  

Museum of Contemporary Art

Today, I went to the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Paz.  It was really cool.  Photos of the art are not allowed, but I got a nice shot of part of the museum.  Alexandre Gustave Eiffel played a role in the design of the museum.  He is the architect who designed the Eiffel Tower, part of the Statue of Liberty, and many other buildings and structures.