Sleepover at my house

Last week I had Norma, Nelly and Jose (one of Nelly's friends) over at my house for a sleepover. For those who don't know who Norma and Nelly are: They are both little girls that got severly burnt a few years ago. I both know them from the first time I was here and they have become quite attached to me (and I to them). They are both not in the hospital anymore. Noma is at home again and Nelly stayed with a lady in town and comes to the hospital for physical therapy 3 times a week. I usually pick her up.

So on Monday we spent all day together. We went out for lunch, then went up to a little mountain where there is a big Christ statue and you can see over the whole city and later we went to the movies. They had so much fun. I have to say, that they are all from very poor families and the never go out for lunch and the had never been to the movies before. So it was great to see how much they enjoyed this special day. And then they all slept at my house. The next morning I took Nelly and Jose home and Norma to the hospital, as her mom was supposed to pick her up there in the morning. But she didn't come. So I took Norma with me again and spent another day with her and I thought that she probably would sleep over at my house agin one more time. But at 7 pm her mom finally called and picked her up. Norma was a bit sad, as she had hoped to spend another night at my place. It was an unforgettable day for the three of them.

And some more picture:Jose, Nelly and NormaHernan with Norma, Nelly and Jose in front of the Christ statue

Me with Norma, Nelly and Jose overlooking CochabambaEnjoying and Ice cream

Norma and meThe kids having their milk before they go to sleepNorma in her PJ. Isn't she cute?
Having breakfast

Coroico May 4th to 6th

Two weeks ago Hernan and I went to Coroico for the weekend. Coroico is a beautiful little village in the tropical part of Bolivia. It's a 10 hour busride from here but it was so worth it. We just had a relaxing weekend there, went hiking a bit, swimming and just enjoyed the beautiful weather. We had a cabin in the middle of the woods. The only thing: there were lots of weired bugs like for examples big spiders. Here some pictures:

View from our cabin

View on Coroico from a hillMe

Hernan

Blog slacker!

I know, I have been really slack at updating my blog. I promise I will do it as soon as I have a quiet minute. Because there is lots to tell and heaps of pictures too. I am preparing my trip to Switzerland. I am leaving here on Tuesday. Can't believe how time is flying by. I am really excited to see my family and friends again. But I am going to miss Hernan so much!

At the park with Nelly!

Liz, Nelly and the turtle

Last week Liz cam back to Cochabamba for a few days with her husband. Liz and Nelly had a built a special relationsship. As Nelly was not in the hospital anymore, I went to pick her up at the family where she stays at the moment and the three of us went to the park for a little while, before Liz had to leave for good. Nelly was so happy and we all had a good time. The goodbye between Liz and Nelly was a bit tearful for both of them. They really had grown fond of eachother and I am sure Nelly will never forget Liz and Liz will never forget Nelly.

Here some pictures:
Liz and Nelly

Liz and Nelly on the slide

Nelly and me

Liz and Nelly

Picknick at "los molinos"

Yesterday Hernán and I packed our backpack with some food, took a bus to the hills a little outside of Cochabamba and spent a lovely day there with a short hike, a nice picknick and the most beautiful weather. It was good to get a bit out of the city. Here some pictures:

Little boy we met on the the way back. He got some of the leftovers from our picknick and was really happy!

April 12th: dia del niño (day of the children)

On Thursday was a very special day for the kids at the hospital. It was dia del niño, day of the children, and that meant, that the day was going to be different than all the other days at the hospital. And it certainly was a special and unforgettable day for most of the children. There was full program all day with little theatres, clowns, games, baloons, cake, drinks, gifts and LOTS of candy. From early morning till in the evening. It was wonderfull too see the happy and glowing faces of the kids and here them laugh so laud.

For my tast it as almost a bit too much of the good. I would rather have people coming in to see the kids more regularly, instead just once a year all at once, but the kids had fun, and that's all that matters.

There was also a dressing up contest among the resident doctors of the whole hospital and our resident won. She was dressed up as little red riding hood and Nelly was her wulf. They really looked cute.

our resident doctor and Nelly! Aren't they cute?

little Jorge in his suit for kindergarden

Happy Easter!!!

I just wanted to wish you all a happy and blessed Easter. I can't believe it's already Easter again, it seems like we just had Christmas!
Have a great day!