August 6-7, 2002 |
August 6-7, 2002 |
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August 6th was a day for each individual to see, by appointment, whomever or whatever they chose. Most people arranged to meet with a person, or visit a place, that would provide information about their chosen Web Guide topic. As we have only one digital camera and everyone went separate directions, it was impossible to record photographs of the day's activities. |
| August 7th was a free day for the group, but
we elected to start it by visiting the office of Ruben Alvarenga, our host
and guide during the first half of our tour through Paraguay. You may recall
that Ruben is the International Cooperation Deputy Director at "Ministerio
de Relaciones Exteriores." We also met with his associate, Estela Armoa
de Arévalos, who was interested to know our thoughts and feelings
regarding our time in Paraguay which we enthusiastically shared with her. |
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 Estela Armoa de Arévalos, Ruben Alarenga, and Dr. James Connett listen to the group share their feelings about Paraguay. |
 One last "official" group photo. |
 Elfrida and Jennifer show off the Paraguayn flag. |
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No trip is complete without a farewell dinner. It's a time to say
our goodbyes and reflect on all that we have seen, done and shared
together in beautiful Paraguay. Dr. Connett graciously hosted the
event at his home. A good time was had by all! |
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ECHO Participants enjoyed chatting
amongst themselves and with newly acquired Parguayan friends. And of
course, eating!
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Jim Connett pushing wine from Colonia
de Independencia, which we toured on July 28.
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 Martha Chamorro Martha is the Paraguayan travel agent who arranged hotels and transportation for the ECHO group. |
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