Went to see a few museums and libraries and such, also. In Pedro Juan I talked with the librarian working at the municipal library, which I was elated to see, and ended up meeting the next day
I also went to a National Park near Pedro Juan. As you can see from the photos, they have several busts – impeccably white – which memorialize the deaths of soldiers in the War of the Triple Alliance. Francisco Solano López, the leader of Paraguayan army died here and ended the conflict. It really was a terrible war, and some question whether he should be such an extraordinary martyr; in every city there is a street that bears his name. A very humble, and thus powerful, monument. Definitely worth seeing if you’re in northern Paraguay sometime; otherwise here are some pics. Don't you like my unkempt look?
I learned on this trip that you really have to be backpacking to be backpacking, as I missed some of the comforts of the house and the routine that I have in Asunción. I got more into the rhthym of it after the first few nights, though, and found so nice hotels in each city. The place that I stayed the first night was pretty dumpy, but a taxista brought me to the place – I took one instead of walking because you never know how big a city is from the bus terminal. I checked into a place called Hotel Center the next day, which was more suitable for international travelers. The place in Pedro Juan Caballero was not even roughing it; they had breakfast and everything. I would have gotten more used to it after a couple of days, as you start to learn where and when to eat, to take a hotel where they have free water, and that you can bargain a bit with the bus lines. Isn't this great: delivering the "soup of the day" por moto.
4 comments:
Nic, were you by yourself? I loved the pics, and it sounds like a great trip. Now get back to work. Dad
Yup, went up there solo. The taxicab driver took the photo of me near the statue. That place was pretty cool, very uncanny the feeling that battlegrounds have -- really quite eerie. Glad to hear that you think the pics came out!
Hey Nic this is sam, i've just read through a lot of your posts. Your stories are awakening the nomad within Ha. I am inspired by your trip, and i want to know more specifically some of your experiences. My email adress is sdwilliams@fortlewis.edu I am Taking this next year off school, and i need a mind bending, reality altering journey Ha. You are someone i know has an eye for a great experience. Please send your advice, and also. where are you staying while your down there? Are you renting a huose? and, is there an open room for rent!
yeah bro your hair is looking a little shaggy!
cool post, i like the travel stories. glad you headed out of asuncion for a while to get a feel for paraguay overall.
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