Bicentenario Celebrations

My birthday wasn't the only thing put on the back burner with Bailey's birthday party being held on May 14. For us, Paraguay's bicentenario was also overshadowed with the birthday festivities. But we did have the opportunity to attend a student tribute held at the school and visit downtown Asuncion while it was still decked out in red, white, and blue. Here are a few pictures from both events:

Brandon with two of his "favorite" second grade girls, all decked out for their dance number.

The third graders, also ready to dance.

Posing in front of the Panteon Nacional de los Heroes, which was alternately lit up in red, white and blue OR all white lights.

All of the buildings throughout the city were draped in red, white and blue.

A shot of Casa de la Independencia, the site where Paraguay formally declared independence (now a museum).

A view of the back of the Palacio de Gobierno, a.k.a. the government palace.

The Iglesia de la Catedral, also draped in red, white and blue, illuminated with extra lights for the celerbations.