Wednesday, July 23, 2008

My first post from Paraguay!

Where to start!? Well, I arrived safe on Sunday afternoon, and though one of my bags was still in Buenos Aires, I got it back on Monday afternoon, so I have both of my suitcases right now!

Today was my first official day of work, and I fixed brouchers all day long. There was a line missings, so I stuck stickers on the page. Someone had to do it. :) But yesterday I went with 2 of my co-workers, Cynthia and Ryan, so visit the campamentos (low cost lodging). There was aWe beautiful monastary that is going to host some people, Uncle Tim, you would LOVE it, there's so many mosaics and every door in the place has a different picture carved into the whole door. It's incredible! On our way back we passed a tuck strike, they're just beginning here in Paraguay. The truckers all pull to the side of the road, and refuse to drive for 2 reasons: 1. The gas is too expensive 2. There isn't any gas. We had to stop 3 times before finding gas, but that was in the country, not Asunción. It will be interesting to follow and see how things are affected world wide.

Everyone here is so nice! I wish I could spend enough time to tell you about each one, but I don't, so I'll do it one at a time. Magali, is the office manager at MWC, and she is just so much fun! She's Paraguayan and speaks 3 languages: Spanish, Guaraní (the only one who works in the office, who speaks the indigenous language), and English. But everyone here, helps me with my Spanish, instead of relying on English (because all but 1 can speak English).

Tomorrow, I'm taking my camera to work to take pictures of the office. :)
That's all for now... take care!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are in Paraguay!!! It sounds like they keep you busy. Soak in all the sights and sounds and convey them to us!! The countdown is on for our household....eeeekk! Rita

Kathy said...

I'm so glad that you arrived safely and that you are so excited about your new job!

Unknown said...

Hey, where are the promised pics?!!?

Laurie and Lynn Longenecker said...

Hi Kelsey! I enjoyed reading your blog. You already have two weeks or so under your belt. I'm envious. I think your enthusiasm is very contagious and I'm sure your new friends are drawn to it. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Laurie