Monthly Archives: May 2025

Paraguay for a Half Day

May 31, 2025Events, Grief Journey#bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #Paraguay, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #48

When at the border of 3 countries… see them all!

We took a quick half-day trip into Paraguay. I was interested in the colored lace, which Adriana said was a specialty made by the locals.

Unfortunately, we were told Covid wiped out many of the elderly, leaving few who knew the craft or were willing to continue making the lace. And we only saw 3 stores in the large shopping area with any local products. : (

But I did get some of the lace. I liked this pattern–like a spinning Sun. It’s the size of a coaster, but it’s not going under a glass in my home.

Iguazu Falls Brazilian Fun

May 30, 2025Events, Grief Journey#bereavement, #Brazil, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #47

Brazilian Side Fun

We went to an all-you-can-eat with some interesting new foods. Perito shows the casava root on the left and “Paraguay soup” on the right. The “soup” was more of a casserole of corn bread with cheese, onion, and milk. Delicious!

Iguazu Falls Brazil Side Flora

May 29, 2025Events, Grief Journey#bereavement, #Brazilil, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #46

I don’t know what these are, but they are beautiful and different.

The top right might be bird of paradise.

Iguazu Falls Brazil Side Bird Sanctuary Birds

May 28, 2025Events, Grief Journey#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #45

I stood in awe of the scarlet #ibis—such a rich color.

The Bare-faced #Curassow waves hello. I love the curly crown.

And Perito met a new species.

Iguazu Falls Brazil Side Hike

May 27, 2025Anger, Events#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #44

We hiked along the Brazil side looking toward the Argentinian side. The falls just stretched on, and on, and on…

Iguazu Falls Boat Ride

May 24, 2025Events, Grief Journey#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #43

After riding the helicopter, Adriana, Perito, and I took the boat ride into—literally—the falls. It was like being in a wild and ferocious storm. I couldn’t do anything while the water pounded. My baseball cap was worthless for protection.

As I have often done, I set my phone up for video. And as I have often done, I ended up getting a nice recording of my shirt–or in this case, life vest. Sh*t.

Here’s something of what I have–thank you, Adriana Bertola! As you can see, Perito gets noticed. He rode the waterfall in a plastic bag.

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Iguazu Falls Helicopter Ride Photos

May 23, 2025Events, Grief Journey#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #42

I love taking photos with my real camera—I maybe took 10,000 on this trip—so here are some from the Helicopter ride.

Iguazu Falls

May 22, 2025Events, Grief Journey#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #41

Ever since watching the 1986 movie “The Mission,” I was fascinated by Iguazu Falls and wanted to see it for myself.

That dream was finally realized. It only took 39 years, but it came true.

To get the overall perspective, Adriana, Perito, and I started with a helicopter ride overhead.

WOW.

And Perito got a bird’s eye view from the very front of the cockpit.

Tango

May 21, 2025Events, Grief Journey#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #Iguazu, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, #Tango, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #40

My brother urged me to go see a real tango dance performance. So when Adriana and I arrived in Iguazu, we went to a show.

It was held at a casino, and when we arrived we were given some digital tokens to use in the gambling machines. Of course, the instructions were in Spanish. I watched Adriana win some money. When I sat down, I understood nothing—especially because I had never touched a gambling machine before. So I just pressed buttons, Homer Simpson style.

Slurp went all the digital tokens.

Easy come, easy go.

The performance, however, was a new experience and we enjoyed it. The dancers did both tango and gaucho styles. They demonstrated incredible athletic skill. We had a nice evening and enjoyed the novelty.

Emerald Lake

May 20, 2025Uncategorized#Argentina, #bereavement, #Childloss, #drugdeath, #griefandhealing, #griefisreal, #griefjourney, #grieving, #grievingmother, #IguazuFalls, #lifeafterloss, #losingachild, #losingalovedone, #loss, #opioidepidemic, #overdose, #OverdoseAwareness, #penguin, griefLosing Someone to Addiction

Post #39

We did not go to Emerald Lake. We were told it was a 2-hour hike in, and we did not have a day to dedicate to it.

However, on our flight to Iguazu Falls, I think I caught it on my camera.