GV Paraguay

Information and updates on our Habitat for Humanity (Canada) Global Village trip to Paraguay March 22 2011 through April 06 2011.

Enjoy!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Where was I….


…oh yes, off to the Museo del Vino to take in the “Gardel desde el alma Tango”.
It was “un espectaculo cantado y narrado, emotive, con humor, didactico!”
Did you get all that? ….no?
…well, and very loosely translated, a spectacle of song and narration, an emotional, with humour, dedication to the Tango….with a selection of wines, cheeses and a pizza thrown in.

Sergio sat with us for a bit and chatted about the show, the food, the wine, his life in Uruguay [he is actually Argentinian], our lives, etc.,  ….a very interesting fellow with a fascinating background.

Afterwards, outside and waiting for a taxi, we were privileged to be able to chat with one of the vocalists [she had a beautiful voice by the way, who sang with such passion!] and a couple of the musicians via the vocalists’ friend who spoke English. They wanted to know how we, obviously tourists, came to be at a show normally frequented by locals, and they seemed genuinely thrilled that we were there …..we also exchanged  the usual chit chat and travel questions….where are you from? …..what do you do?....what is life like where you live ?…..

Great live entertainment, great company, great food and drink!!!....what's not to like!!!!
 All in all a memorable experience!!!

Got home around 1am…..posted a blog and crashed….well, tried to crash but a group of somewhat inebriated revelers created quite the hub bub beneath our windows well into the remaining wee small hours.

…. Up at the crack of something ridiculous and off to the airport to head to Puerto Iguazu to explore the world famous falls.
That will make a total of 6 airports, 2 ferry terminals and a bus terminal in 5 days.
I hope Murray doesn’t work us that hard on the jobsite! [ just kidding Murray! ]


My name is Dan ….and I’m feeling a bit sleep deprived!

7 comments:

  1. no pictures of the tango????

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  2. .......the only tango we saw was on the streets of BA and I didn't have my camera with me ....ok. lesson learned!!!!
    The show was about Tango but didn't have dancers....just the history and music...but was great!!!!.....the venue was also very dark so pics were difficult.
    I took some but haven't viewed them yet and not sure if any are useable.
    If I can make one work I'll post it.

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  3. Looks like rain for the entire 1st week of your build!!! Stay dry!!!

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  4. Excellent blog - keep up the good work!

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  5. Thanks for the insightful blogs. Wendy and Bob are friends of mine, so tell them I say Hi and I hope they had a safe trip over.

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  6. where did you go? Slip and fall at the Falls?? We are missing your updates!!! Happy 1st day of build tomorrow!!!

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  7. Hi Dan! I'm with Darlene....where did you go? Are you OK? Have you been abducted by South American gorillas? Should we be making plans to "spring you"...passing the hat...or are you "on it"? Were your companions unable to pry you away from those beautiful falls? (looked 'em up..internet) I do hope you are simply exhausted from the "jet setting" and too busy preparing for the build or without wi-fi connectivity to post. If you need a nurse, I'll fly in, bring you home. As you start the build, watch your fingers and toes, God mightn't be able watch 'em all....Hope you're enjoying. Be safe & God Bless.

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