| Rural Paraguay is where you truly understand how different this county is from the United States. These images show a small colony outside of Tobati. We visited a rural school and a master potter while in this town. We also got to experience some of the local means of transportation. |  Oxcarts are common in Paraguay. We all rode an oxcart about a half mile up to the potters house. |
 This is a country bus. Notice the decorative balls on the front bumper. This bus brought us from Tobati to the village. It was a bit temperamental when it came to shifting gears, but we made it there and back. |
 This is a typical road in rural Paraguay. We were here at a very dry time. Can you imagine what the rainy season brings? |
 As our group traversed a steep incline in a bumpy ox drawn cart, we encountered this little band, 2 drums and 2 wooden flutes which serenaded us with lilting music. |
Other Memories
 Posing with the honor guard at the Palace of the Heroes. |
 When Anna Rose was a tiny baby she visited the Palace of the Heroes and while we were there, she began to cry very loudly. The captain of the guard held her and she quieted down. Anna has always loved the picture of her being held and cooed to by the captain. We asked the current officer if he would be willing to pose with Anna, and he was delighted. She was in a much better mood this time. |
 Jewelry buying in Luque. This town is know for it's silver filigree work. |
 Rose and Gary in front of the Gran Hotel del Paraguay We had the pleasure of staying her for nearly two weeks. |
 Lucia celebrated her 10th birthday on our last day in Paraguay. |
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 Teen boys at the final lunch before going to the airport. |
 Anna and Louisa in their typical Paraguayan party dresses. |
 The children on our final evening in Paraguay. |
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 Folk dancers entertained our group on our last evening in Paraguay. |
 Cory, Anna and Bea |
 The Allen/Jurek family at Iguassu Falls |
 The boys are ready to go clubbing in Asunción with Fernando, one of the local translators. |
 Paul and Nick at the rural school |
 Paul and Nick check out the millions of shoes at the Pettirossi Market. |
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 Nick and a girl from the SOS school in Luque. |
 This group was inseparable - Cory, Anna, Louisa and Beth. |
 Here they are - from the back. |
 Maga, a wealth of information about Paraguay took Anna Rose to see Fernando del la Mora, the town where she was born. This is the city hall. |
 Gary and Bea at Mamorei Farm. |
 Gary in front of the Presidential Palace. |
 The Hagen-Ahl Family enjoys a Brazilian meal. |
 Lucia and Zoe on the bus. |
 Rose relaxed in a hammock at Mamorei Farm. |
 Some of the Minnesota Nino's del Paraguay fathers become re-acquainted over cards and beer at the Miami airport as we wait for our flight to Brazil. |
 Rita and Gary with Oscar - just waiting |
 Paul cuddles with Lucia |
 Lucia and Zoe really like Paul |
 Rose and Gary enjoy the spray at Iguassu Falls. |
 Reeda and Lucia at the market. |
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