Hola, Tynda

Am sure people told you to visit Sucre,
La Paz, el Lago Titicaca (Copacabana is the usual, tourist place though I
always wanted to go to one of the other small villages around it just to see
what they were like), Santa Cruz for contrast to Altiplano.  Abel is from
Oruro but the only time of year that it is worthwhile to go there is during
Carnaval in the fall (Feb.).  Abel also says Tarija is very nice though I
don't know as haven't been.  Los Yungas is supposed to be interesting
however the road there is considered to be the most dangerous in the
country.  Have heard lots of horror stories about it. I'm sure you were also
told that it is tons cheaper to do everything in Bolivia than in Argentina
or Chile.  Watch all of your stuff in places with lots of people, especially
the market.  Be careful with the police.  They love to tell you have broken
a law when you haven't in order for you to pass over a few Bolivianos.
Since most are without vehicles, it is best to just keep moving when you see
one and definitely don't make eye-contact.  If you don't see them raising
their hand to try to stop you they won't follow as they are without wheels.
Abel also says "just talk to them in English and they will probably give up
on trying to get anything out of you."  

When you are in La Paz try to go to a Peña.  They are
held at night.  You buy a ticket and they do a show of virtually all the
different types of Bolivian music and dance.  Really nice way to be
introduced to Bolivian folklore.  Gotta run.  Will write again if I think of
anything else important. 
Enjoy yourself!

Grace Vega