Finally got around to uploading pictures from my phone, so....we'll start with Independence Day.
It was back in mid-May. There were celebrations for two days, May 14th and 15th. May 15th is also Mother's Day here. Nice that many people don't have to work on either day.
We hopped on a bus and went downtown to see what was going on down there. We then met up with some friends and walked around the costanera down by the beach.
They all wanted to pile in on the "high" seat.
There were people all over and all kinds of vendors selling their crafts and food.
We weren't able to visit the Panteon de Heroes (Heroes Cemetary) last time we were here as it was under construction. It is a very beautiful building, inside and out.
We just happened to be there for the changing of the guard.
Hanging out in the plaza while we wait for friends.
I could not stop looking at these dolls. They were so beautiful. I love that many of them are making and carrying Chipa, a very traditional Paraguayan food.
Hanging out by the river.
Trying out the Dulce de Leche filled churro seemed like a really good idea. And it was.
The river has flooded so much this past year with all the rain. It was so sad to see so many homes next to the river that were halfway under water. Hard to tell from the picture, but the lamp post is full on in the water and it shouldn't be.
Our friends were shocked by who little sand there was at this part of the beach. They said that there is usually so much more. The water is just so high.
The kids wanted to get in the water so badly, but we were told we shouldn't because the water is contaminated. They settled for playing in the sand and skipping rocks.
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