Guarambare,
Paraguay
Monday, December 24, 2007
So for all of you who are dying to know...I did make the walk to Caacupe! 9 hours and many many blisters later! We left at 7 p.m. and made it around 4 a.m. the next day...with 2 quick stops for dinner and then a short rest. It was an incredible experience. I donīt think Iīve ever seen so many people walking in my life. Once we got to the main road about 16K out...the entire road was filled on both sides and the buses couldnīt even get by. There were so many stands set up along the way selling drinks and food and of course latrines for those who needed a bathroom break. Once you got closer there were even houses offering showers. One bit of advice I will remember for the year to come is never, ever try to do as the Paraguayans and walk in flip flops...my feet are still recovering. I couldnīt walk without pain for a good 2-3 days. I made it 4 hours in flip flops and the rest of the way in sneakers. Once we got there, there were so many people we couldnīt even get into the church so we are going back this Thursday when itīs not so crazy.
Well Iīm going to try to call the family...itīs a little early for you all in the states but I gotta make my calls. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and youīll hear more from me in 2008!
Comments
Happy Holidays !!
Dont know what the holidays are like there. But want you to know we think of you. Glad to hear you are having a good time and doing well. Keep up the updates they are fun to read. Love, Faith
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to You!
Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep the information coming. Think of you often.
Terry
2008
Lisa,
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and hope 2008 is a fantastic year for you!
Hope the blisters are better! What a walk!
Keep the postings coming. We love to hear what and how you are doing. Love you.
Mama Street
2008
Lisa,
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and hope 2008 is a fantastic year for you!
Hope the blisters are better! What a walk!
Keep the postings coming. We love to hear what and how you are doing. Love you.
Mama Street
9 hours!
Lisa,
I can't imagine waddling for that long. I'm due with our third baby in less than two weeks... so that's what I'd be doing. Thanks for sharing your experiences. I enjoy reading about your adventures. Take care!
Love,
Francie