Sunday, July 24, 2011

NAVIGATING THE SKY: UP THE PARAGUAY RIVER ON BOARD THE "LUZ MARIA"




After visiting remote areas of rural San Pedro Departmen Laura and I headed to Paraguay River, where we embarked on a lazy journey up the river on board the Luz María, an old wooden boat. The Luz María was commanded by Mr. Jacquier, an 80 year old kind man who had spent 50 years of his life sailing up and down the same river. He lived, worked, dreamt and breathed the river... He was proud of the Alfa Romeo engine that propelled us, which didn't deterred butterflies from caressing its carcass as it kindly advanced...

 



After witnessing a scenic sunset we stayed overnight in the Luz María, before setting foot in the city of Concepción.

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