A visit to Pettirosi Market in Asuncion...
...to buy soccer jerseys.
Wearing the Paraguayan colors...
...with pride!
Another form of Paraguayan pride!
Outside the Paraguayan Government Palace
A very special music school in Ita
The founder of the school is seated. Osvaldo, the group's guide, is talking to the group.
Youngsters attending the music school
A young musician entertains the group.
Outside the Franciscan Reduccion in Yaguron.
Some down time in the countryside....
...for horseback riding...
...snoozing...
...after a great lunch and before a volleyball game (Kids -21; Parents-19)
Visiting a school in the community of 21 de Julio
Heading to an artisan's home by ox-cart
Preparing the clay...
...so that Teodosia can create...
...and item of beauty.
Trying our hand at creating with clay.
The oven where items are fired.
Examples of pottery created by women in 21 de Julio
A boat ride in Lake Ypacarai on the shores of San Bernadino...
...for a breathtaking sunset.
Dancing after the dinner show at the Rafain Restaurant in Brazil.
Iguassu Falls
Eating someplace familiar in Ciudad del Este
An evening concert by the students of the music school the group visited in Ita.
A Paraguayan cooking class at the Hotel del Lago
A visit to a school in San Bernadion
Having a conversation with boys who live at Don Bosco, a shelter for boys in Asuncion
The priest who is the director at Don Bosco
Ramon Ayala, a famous South American entertainer and a participant in The Ties Program host family dinner program
Reflecting on our time together...
....remembering all the good times...
...and thankful for new friendships.
