Pantanal: Los Tres Gigantes
The Pantanal is the largest wetland on earth and sort of a Mecca for Environmental PCVs here. With less than three months left I thought I better make the pilgrimage now to prevent any regrets.
Chasing Waterfalls
Its seems just about everyone in Paraguay knows about Salto Cristal. But you wouldn’t think that if you just stumbled upon it. It’s so far off the beaten path there’s a chance you’ll have it all to yourself.
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.
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.
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.
Practicamos Español.. En Cuba
Last week I traveled to Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean and the only place in the Americas where communism still has a strong presence. I went under a people-to-people educational license and was bused around the country to experience the culture, rum and cigars (and of course practice Spanish!)