9/12/2005 - Then end of another trip

Well, another Paraguayan trip has come to a close. As always, the South Americans did not disappoint me. Some final comments on the trip...

Needless to say, the cake for Amy's birthday was still good. Half was cooked properly and half was a little undercooked but still good. But as they say in Paraguay... igual.

As always, the Paraguayan piece of the trip is laid back. A good chance to unwind. In my few days, I read an entire book. Good for the soul but bad because I had nothing left to read on the plane.

El Senor had Amy and I riding la striata... his horse. I was put on a saddle and Amy behind me rode bare back. We went up to the instituto and saw kids and staff. Pretty funny to just go through the gates on horseback. Guards saw nothing unusual about it.

Amy and I went all over Itagua and Asuncion looking for shawls for Julies Bridesmaids. I swear everyone looked the same to me. We went to this place which was sort of like reading terminal market. It had fresh fruits, meats, seafood, everything. We grabbed some fresh juice for 5 mil which is less than 1 dollar. Amazing juice too. You just tell them the kind you want and they will mix any flavors you ask for.

The Guarambare family was happy to see me and even happier to feed me. Got a good look at Wilma's new place and as the tradition has become, put down a few 40's of Brahma. Good stuff.

Now back in the US and adjusting to civilization again.

Until next year...