Service, Shopping, and Barbecue

So i went out in service for the first time here today. I don't speak much Spanish yet, so Just kind of watched and didn't do much. It's kind of strange, because since most people have gates, and not many people have bells, when people preach here they stand outside and clap their hands and wait for the person to come out. But even though i couldnt have a full share, i still enjoyed it.

Even though this is a city, you see things like chickens and horses. It's still kind of strange though.

This kind of tree is called a purple Lapacho.It's very pretty, and the plant itself  has been  used traditionally for cancer and other health problems for centuries by the Indians here. My dad drinks this tea too.

So the mailboxes here are kind of like mail slots back home. You put the mail in and  it goes in so no one can mess with it 

Me out in service :)  This is the spanish group

After service, we went out for lunch and shopping.

We ate sandwiches with something called peceto, which is a very good cut of beef, drank German beer,  and had these little things called Croquetillas, which are fried mandioca flour fritters filled with chicken or pork. They are AMAZING, and kind of look like Jalapeno poppers   

Spanish colonial era building. You will see many of these in Paraguay. Many of them are falling apart, however. Dunno why they don't repair them. Would lead to more tourism.....

Discount store

Bought my own guampa and thermos today :) Its made by the Guarani  Indians, and covered with crafted leather. I like it  :)

Me with Elvira(Kittie's mom)

At the discount store we bought some natural oils and incense and a burner

We also bought me a new mouse and keyboard, which I LOVE! :)

They decided to have a barbecue to welcome me to Paraguay. Barbecues are very common in Paraguay. They call them "Asadas". In fact, moast families barbecue on the weekends, and some stores close at mdid-day because most people are at home barbecuing.

MEEEEEAT!

 So its still hard to get used to everyone talking spanish, and me not understanding more then a few words. But I will learn. I learned something, though. No matter what language you speak, a smile is universal...

bye everyone :)
 Miss you.......