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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Hello folks, the election went well, no riots or trouble. The liberal party candidate Lugo won. The Colorados payed bus fare for paraguayans living in argentina and brazil to come to the election, and since their candidate lost they refused to pay their fare back, so there were a lot of people stuck here for a while. The new president won't take office till august.

The swearing in ceremony was okay. The best part about it was the gigantic cake that we had afterwards that was very tasty. I saw "no country for old men" in the theatres, had coffee at the coffee shop, and now I'm headed to site today. The stay in asuncion was good. The hotel had real breakfasts with lots of coffee, fresh fruit and yogurt. I have not had a real breakfast since I got here. A paraguayan breakfast at best is two small, dry rolls and hot milk, so this was great. I didn't do any site seeing and went out to eat a lot. It is really cheap here. I am ready now to get out into the field and start doing what I came here for.

Its raining today and I will have to walk the six kilometers into my site with all my 4 bags hangning from my shoulders. It will be muddy and sandy and it will rain as I walk in. I'm coming back to the US the end of may for my sisters wedding so I will see you guys soon and will then tell you everything.
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ewonderlich
ewonderlich on Apr 29, 2008 at 03:41PM

YAY
Hi Tom, I am really excited for you! I am glad that I got to talk to you last weekend. I really miss you a lot. It sounds like you really enjoyed great food and friends! We are all looking forward to seeing you in May, and hearing about how you are doing! Good luck at your new site! I love you!
Liz

legpmb
legpmb on May 17, 2008 at 09:43PM

hola
Hey Tom,

looks like things are going well for you. It all seems very exciting. I am leaving for Europe in two weeks and I will be sure to send you some pictures when I get back. Also do you have a skype account? I just got a new computer and set one up. I can understand you probably do not have much internet access let alone a web camera when you do, but if so set one up. I would love to talk with you soon. Keep up the great work man!

Paul

joemarytom
joemarytom on Jan 15, 2009 at 01:15AM

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We love your blog! Things have not changed much since 1979 when I went to my site in San Pedro(al norte)The pic of your kitchen is especially nice!Saludos to all,Maria

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