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Two Neighbors, Two Cultures: Uruguay and Paraguay Beyond the Tourist Map

During my travels throughout South America, I was interested in visiting Uruguay and Paraguay, less known, small​er countries with similar names yet with unique histories and cultures.  Neither one has a strong tourist infrastructure, although Uruguay has more to offer. I thought writing about the parallels and contrasts between them would make for a more interesting story.   I spent two weeks in each country exploring as much as possible their culture, history and people.   Here is what I have learned about both countries….

Faces of “Carnaval”: A Visual Story from the Heart of Ecuador

During my time in Quito, Ecuador, I attended “Carnaval “(quite different from what I expected). First, carnavals in all Ecuador are rooted among the Huarangas natives which over time got mixed in with Christian beliefs brought on by the Spanish colonizers. Each city celebrates “carnaval” a bit differently where traditionally people throw at each other flowers, water, flour or foam during the festivities in honor of the second moon. The city closes down for several days, gradually opening up after Ash Wednesday, embracing a long tradition that symbolizes renewal and happiness. Quite the experience…