A Teacher’s Perspective
Our first four days in Isla Pucu, Paraguay have given me new insights into Paraguay. I first came here in 1997 as a Peace Corps […]
Category: Paraguay
A Day in the Comedor
Each day so far has been filled with new experiences and unforgettable memories. Today we went to a “comedor,” a soup kitchen that feeds children that […]
Days of Travel
Today was probably the most hectic day we’ĺl have all summer. After finishing the 9 hour flight to Sao Paolo, which started Saturday night, we […]
We Arrived in Asuncion!
After a long day of traveling — nearly 24 hours, with stops in Miami and Sao Paulo — we made it to our hotel. Everyone’s […]
Reflecting on LSP ‘09
Cultural Center in Santa Ana Harry My defining moment was when I witnessed a man sowing his torn soccer shoes. And it hit me, if […]
Saying Goodbye
Maddy washing hair I really don’t know where to begin. I can’t believe today is our last day, it seems like just yesterday we arrived […]
Humility
In front of the cultural center, Santa Ana With no more than 72 hours remaining, I have become increasingly homesick. My experience in Carapeguá and […]
HOO – Helping Others Out
Houses in the barrio I am in the health group – comité de salud. In the health group we go around discussing different topics on […]
Environment, Poverty, and Hope
El barrio Santa Ana is a “barrio” (neighborhood) that is built on top of a landfill. Walking through the community you can’t imagine the obvious […]
A Happy Birthday
View from the hotel Today was my birthday and it was the first time I had ever celebrated it out of the country, let alone […]