Ahecha In Capilla Cué
For the past three months I’ve been working with six students, teaching them what I can about photography.
Photo by Araceli Torres González
Inspiring Through Art
Incorporating art into my English class
Adding some artistic flair to a task can make work into something fun, and help you get things done.
Parque Nacional Ybycuí
Ybycuí is Paraguay’s most visited National Park, famous for its cascading waterfalls and numerous butterflies. I just want to give kudos to whoever proposed having our last VAC meeting here.
Friendly Fires
Back in Colorado fire is seen as a destructive force, one that wrecks havoc on the landscape every year. At home its use was limited to campfires, barbecues and birthday candles. But here in Paraguay its an integral part of the culture.
Ahecha, I See
I’ve not been posting consistently in the past few months because a lot of my attention has been diverted into something else. After getting into photography I realized that it can significantly change the way you perceive the world, and it’s something that I want to share with others.
Brazilian Recharge
Despite what you may think, Peace Corps is not a vacation. So after ten months in site, and halfway through my service, I took a break and traveled with my parents to nearby Brazil.
Planting Trees
Every few months all the environmental volunteers meet up to get additional training. José, my youth contact, came with me to a Peace Corps Project Design Management meeting in Atyra.
Eco Reserva Mbatovi
Along Capilla Cué’s Southern edge is a private Eco-Reserve called Mbatovi. Since I live so close I frequently get asked about how to get there. If you’re thinking of heading up this way this post will help you plan your trip.
Che Roga… My Home
A few years ago the National Police of Paraguay had a small police station in Capilla Cué. But they realized that they were spending most of their time waiting for crime, and went back to the city of Piribebuy, leaving the building with the community. Since no one is using it the community council said I can use it for free!
Semana Santa
Holy Week is a time when many Paraguayans come together to celebrate. If you take a stroll along Pirebebuy’s streets after dark you’ll encounter a procession of priests, choir members, and youth role-playing biblical stories complete with torches and crucifixions.
Simple Things
The autonomy we have, combined with worries that are so unlike those back in the states.. things that I hardly noticed before really stand out here. These are some of the creatures that I encounter daily –minus the chickens.
Still Scratching the Surface
As with last month I’m still partly in ‘adventure mode’ trying to explore the landscape and experience the culture more before getting caught up in a routine of sorts. Much of my exploring is done by bicycle accompanied by a host brother.
On Assignment
Christmas Eve in Paraguay is a night filled with smoke and flames. Every kid on the block has a stockpile of firecrackers, roman candles, and sparklers to set off at midnight, and the whole show repeats a week later on New Years Eve..