Sunday, October 12, 2008

Caaguazu

So, Im sitting in a small cyber in the district of Caaguazu. I didnt think I would have time to hit up the internet on my long volunteer stay but i guess I lucked out. To get here I woke up at 3 30am to catch a 415 bus into asuncion and then get a ticket for the 6am to caaguazu, a 6hour bus ride. I met the volunteer, Stepehen, right at the cruce (bus stop) in the pueblo of rutai. It is literally the middle of nowhere but I really enjoy it! He has some electricity but no running water. Honestly, taking a shower and doing everyday things without water aint that bad. It´s good to know I can do a lot of things...like manage my way to the middle of fucking nowhere on my own in a foreign country AND take a dump slash shower without water. The people in his community are super nice and we walked around on a hot hot day and chatted with them all. I was surprised at how much of the convo I could understand. basically I know what they are saying I just have trouble responding in Guarani.
Anyways, today we got some pizza at this place owned by a menenite immigrant, actually pretty damn good. Im pretty gross right now...walking many many kilometers in super hot dusty roads.
Life in the campo is super tranquilo, lots of sitting under shade and terereing.

I finally ate something I could not actually eat....queso paraguay. The only cheese here. Basically it is rotten milk in cheese form, i know i know cheese IS rotten milk but this shit is NASTY. I ate a tiny piece and handed it right over to my sister. Lo siento abuela.

Im in Caaguazu till Tuesday and then it is back to class.

Time to get home and take a shower with cold water.
Jajotopata!

2 comments:

brian adam mccune said...

Dave! Your posts are hiLARious (a la Tracy Morgan). I didn't know you were that funny. It's nice to see that you're adapting quickly... I can't wait to see pictures!

I'm sure you miss Chri$ Elli$. I know I do. Speaking of which, have you encountered any jorts yet?

brian adam mccune said...

Oh! And how was the fĂștbol game vs. Colombia?? I'm leaving for Cartagena at the end of this month. Want to crash Valentina's wedding and declare your love for her?