It was a quick stop, but we had a fantastic time in Foz do Iguaçu. Originally we were going to visit Itaipu, the largest power plant (a dam) in the world, but we opted to go shopping in the third largest duty-free zone in the world – Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Cheap computer stuff and everything else.

The visit to the park was nice too. We actually received passport stamps this time when we crossed the Brazil-Argentina border to Argentina. It made my day. Most of the group went on the boat ride, but I decided not to. It was pleasant walking around tha park, touching coaties, looking at the falls.

Quite a good visit. Now we are in Porto Alegre after a thirteen-hour bus ride overnight. Should be fun.

Even though the heavy auto exhaust caused some allergies and illnesses to flare up, our time in Asunción was fantastic. The team we worked with here is fantastic and it’s sad to be leaving so soon.

I knew from the moment I saw Enoch’s (one of the missionaries) smiling face that we would be welcomed by such warm people. We worked with several of the team, but primarily with Enoch and Chris Fry. The highest compliment we received at the end of our time was that we were so ‘low maintenance.’ That means quite a lot coming from a team that will be receiving four, I believe, groups in the next month. The next group comes the day after we leave.
We worked with three orphanages in the city. We painted a wall at one and played with the children at all three. We put on a two-day VBS, that the kids loved. We passed out flyers and spoke (it’s so good to be able to communicate this time around) with university students and parents at universities and in downtown to promote English classes and the VBS.

Honestly we stayed busy and always had something to do. It was a pleasure working with the team and I look forward to continue building the relationship in the future.

Cheap food and great people. Who could ask for more?

Pictures to come soon.