For my last night in La Paz, I decided to go and watch the football (Soccer) match Bolivia versus Chile, with Arnaud, Beth, Luis and his son. When we arrived, we noticed that the stadium was filled with about 95% Bolivian people, all chanting songs and rearing to go!!
Unfortunately Bolivia lost 2 to 0, and I don´t think I have ever seen a crowd so disappointed. The small group, of Chileans were going crazy with excitement though... and that´s about when we decided to try and find where they were all going to celebrate!
During our search through the streets for a Chilean fiesta, we ran into a small riot!! I thought I´d be ok up on a bridge, where I could watch what was happening safely. Little did I know that hundrens of police with electric prodders were making their way up onto the bridge to scare everyone away.
Everyone was freaked out and piling down the bridge stairs! I was calling for Arnaud and Beth who were a fair bit ahead of me down the stairs, and were also majorly hyped with fearful excitement. All we could hear was electric currents being zapped all around us, and we wern´t really sure which direction to run.
We managed to escape un-zapped, and continued our way down the street that was filled with probably a thousand, ready to roll police. Then we entered into a bar where there were many celebrating Chileans, who we had a fantastic night dancing and chatting with.
I must admit, I think I didn´t quite like La Paz due to the fact I have been so ill and grumpy lately... but I had such an amazing time here yesterday!!
