Las Margaritas Asuncion

... despite the bleak atmosphere of this country, and we've found enjoyment in playing online games, joking around, and acting really stupid. <br><br>Unfortunately, most of my time here has been spent sitting at a desk, but Tamara and I were able to get away for a weekend to visit Iguazu Falls (on the border of Brazil and Argentina and near the border of Paraguay). To get there, we had to go through Ciudad del Este, Paraguay's notorious border ...

... back to bed but could not sleep for yer wan snoring again next door but I tried not to be too cross as I had woken her up. I thought however I must have woken everyone as the knuckles were black and blue, but apparently no one else heard me, despite yer wan trying to tell the country the whole of the next day, I had sensibly got in there first. Did I mention the knuckles were on the only remaining good limb?<br><br>that's me for now, <br><br><br>slan<br><br>Roisin<br>

... til 1am. The "disco" which is just a field, was packed though. The funniest thing about the concert though is that in Paraguay young women only go out to parties and such with chaperons, so along the whole perimeter of the concert were chairs lots of middle aged women just sat the entire time as chaperons. There was a group of about 15 of us that went, and one of the women who is on my women's commission came as the chaperon for the girls. Yes ...

... signe devant la porte c'était en fait une maison privée. Nous avons frappé à la porte, et une dame qui de toute évidence était en train de souper est venue nous ouvrir, et nous avons essayé les guitares dans l'ancien garage de la maison... :) Et finalement, une jolie guitare en bandoulière, nous sommes rentrés à Asunción dans le petit bus aux roues carrées, hilares. :D<br><br>Après ça Daniela a repris son avion pour Santiago, alors pour des raisons de budget je suis retourné dormir ...

Arrived in Paraguay to the capital which is more like a ghost town. The country is still recovering from the years of dictatorship and wars from its south American neighbours... consequently the population is very small and economy quite poor. People however are really friendly and we´ve had a good time here...they just love the ...

... getting along with my family pretty well and we spent most of the weekend just sitting around outside. I've played some soccer - barefoot with cow patties mind you - some pitivolei, which is essentially volleyball with a low net but you can´t use your hands or arms, and lots of cards. My host father is obsessed with watching soccer. Soccer all day. All night. Doesn't matter who is playing or what league, it ...

... I'm just not ready. I found and apartment in the city. It was really easy because its currently being occupied by the person that I'm replacing. It comes fully furnished and is in a good neighborhood and is super cheap. Most importantly, it has a flushing toilet. I'll be living there with another girl who is taking over the environmental sector coordinator position ...

... country in South America besides Bolivia. But Bolivia of course has some spectacular Andean culture. Does Paraguay have something comparable? They DO have the co-official state language of Guarani', the only Amerindian language to have crossed over to its conquerors and survived to the present day. I better check it out. Best to play wild cards early in case they take wings. A new law is being proposed in Argentina also which would require ...

... with the agreement that they would then teach one of the community classes. Well, only the community members and one teacher completed their promise after taking the classes. However, that's just how things go in good old Paraguay. Sometimes people do what they say and sometimes they just don't sin vergüenza, but thank god for those three community members they have been working their nalgas off getting trained by me ...

... get peoples spare change during a red light... it was 8:30pm and dark. Their parents were nowhere in site. This is common here... every night, this is what these kids do. Anyway, things are SO different and its hard to comprehend, even though I'm accustomed to both sides. Thanks to everone again for making my trip home phenominal! I miss you all already and hope that you enjoy the rest of your summers!