I could never really fully understand what was going on in La Paz ... I was surrounded by zebras, faced with inventive hairstyles, ignored by those in need, and just plain confused. Of course, these events may not even necessarily indicate a general trend in La Paz (doubtful!). However, finally, it all came together during my last week in La Paz. I wasn't going crazy! I really will never truly understand what is going on there. Thankfully we have artistic expression to deliver the message. While in the Vice President's administrative building for a meeting (not with the V.P.), I came across an interesting painting. I stopped, stood, and decided to keep on moving. I just couldn't spend my waning energy trying to figure out what was going on in the painting. After the meeting, I passed the painting again. I stopped, stood, and decided to snap a photo (I always had my camera with me - ready for research and the most opportune encounters). This painting essentially captures the confusion I endure everyday while I'm in La Paz.
Ok - a lot is going on here. First, why isn't anyone tending to the man who appears to be dead? Is anybody concerned about the fire? Where did the wolves come from? Finally, with all of this going on, where did the bare-chested woman come from and why is she just laying there? Thankfully, she has the Bolivian flag to partially cover her up.
