Full Belly Files | Bolivia. Burger Week. Bettina & Barolo. Bibi Ji Buy-In

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Bolivia was fascinating, more so than I ever expected. From the ancient grapevines that climb up into pink peppercorn trees near crumbling, 400-year-old adobes, to the worldly, wise, and kind people I befriended, to the delicious cuisine I encountered in both home kitchens and fancy dining rooms, the experience was exhilarating on many levels.

As promised in my Full Belly Files from three weeks ago, I steadily posted photos of my adventures on Instagram, to the tune of way-too-many every day. Those have all disappeared by now, and the Highlights function was glitching, so that “Bolivia25” collection is only a fraction of the start of the trip. But I just added a few permanent posts with some of my favorite photos and a touch of info about each, so you can check them out at @mattkettmann.