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..
50 Nations
Time goes by so fast in the months leading up to staging! I’ve just been so busy practicing Spanish and getting final medical clearance (As a tip for new volunteers, go to a USA-ICD Dentist for a free dental exam and check your local VA Hospital to see if they offer a free physical).
In between doctor visits I’ve been reflecting on goal two of the Peace Corps, which is “Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served.” How do I show Paraguayans American culture?