academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:15 PM
Hi gang. Back from three weeks in South America. I had a great time, particularly visiting mission sites in three countries. The attached photo is of
the Jesuit church in Cordoba, Argentina. In the early 17th century the Jesuits from Cordoba spearheaded the establishment of missions in Paraguay.
More later. AA
Ruins of Jesus Mission, Paraguay
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:21 PM
David K - 10-12-2004 at 08:21 PM
Welcome back Robert! My that mission looks like something right out of Florence Italy... where' Leonardo?!
San Cosme Mission, Paraguay
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:21 PM
Part of water system at San Miguel Mission, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:22 PM
Candelaria Mission
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:29 PM
The Candelaria mission ruins are located on the grounds of a prison.
[Edited on 10-14-2004 by academicanarchist]
JESSE - 10-12-2004 at 08:30 PM
Welcome back amigo!
Stone with Jesuit symbol
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:31 PM
Stone from San Lorenzo Mission, Brazil, with a Jesuit symbol.
David and Jesse
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:32 PM
Thanks. AA
Entrance to San Cosme
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:37 PM
Restored entrance to San Cosme, Paraguay. Not the sculpture of a bat at the top.
18th century statue
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:43 PM
One of a large collection of 18th century locally made statues from Santiago Mission, Paraguay.
Excavated tile floor of church
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:47 PM
Excavated tile floor of the church at San Nicolas Mission, Brazil.
Ruins of cabildo at San Nicolas Mission
academicanarchist - 10-12-2004 at 08:55 PM
The Jesuits in Paraguay shared power with the Guarani caciques, who filled positions on the cabildo or town council of each mission. This was very
different from the Baja California missions. The mission region is heavily forested if not kept clear, and there are many instances of trees growing
on the ruins of the Jesuit missions, as is shown here.
BajaGrrls - 10-13-2004 at 09:35 AM
Wow! The photo's are great. I followed your trip via David's updates and it sounds amazing. Thanks for posting.
Mexitron - 10-13-2004 at 01:50 PM
Great photos AA--looks like you had a great trip. Welcome back!
Thanks top all
academicanarchist - 10-13-2004 at 06:10 PM
Thanks to all for following my adventures in South America. Last night I noted that the mission region in all three countries is heavily forested,
unless kept clear. I am attaching a photo of the ruins of Santos Martires de Japon mission, in Misiones Province, Argentina. The site is heavily
forested, which also protects the site. However, it makes for difficult photographing.
welcome home
Keri - 10-13-2004 at 08:21 PM
Beautiful photos , Thanks for sharing.k
Nice...!!!
BajaCactus - 10-13-2004 at 11:18 PM
Welcome Back Robert...!!!
The pictures you brought are AWESOME!!!
Thank you very much for sharing your adventure with us...
San Ignacio Ruins
academicanarchist - 10-14-2004 at 04:52 AM
Santa Maria la Mayor Ruins
academicanarchist - 10-14-2004 at 04:57 AM
Both San Ignacio and Santa Maria la Mayor are on the UNESCO list of World Patrimony sites. More later.
Markitos - 10-14-2004 at 07:13 AM
Welcome back ! wow looks so green!
Forest in Misiones
academicanarchist - 10-14-2004 at 07:00 PM
The region receives a lot of rain, and supports heavy forests. DIfferent from arid Baja California. This is the ruins of the church of Loreto mission.
Santa Ana Mission
academicanarchist - 10-14-2004 at 07:02 PM
Ruins of residence for the Guarani neophytes at Santa Ana mission. This and Loreto are very close to each other, in Misiones, Argentina. Both are also
on the UNESCO list.
Ruins of Corpus Christi
academicanarchist - 10-14-2004 at 07:32 PM
Welcome back...
Mexray - 10-14-2004 at 08:21 PM
Wow, looks like you were on quite a 'mission'....what great fun!
Thanks for sharing.
David K - 10-14-2004 at 09:40 PM
Robert, did you GPS the sites so next time we are driving near ARGENTINA and PARAGUAY, we can find them!!!???
Thanks for sharing the photos buddy!
Sorry
academicanarchist - 10-15-2004 at 04:27 PM
Nope, I didn't do GPS of the mission sites, but most are easy enough to locate so you will be able to find them the next time you drive down for the
weekend. Here are the ruins of San Juan Bautista mission.
San Juan Bautista
academicanarchist - 10-15-2004 at 04:28 PM
This small cross is in the walls of the mission church.
San Lorenzo mission
academicanarchist - 10-15-2004 at 04:34 PM
Unique bell tower at Trinidad mission, Paraguay
academicanarchist - 10-17-2004 at 08:30 PM
Santa Rosa, Paraguay
academicanarchist - 10-17-2004 at 08:31 PM
A long mission-era structure that served as housing for the Guarani residents of the mission.
Santa Rosa Bell Tower, Paraguay
academicanarchist - 10-17-2004 at 08:35 PM
Too many photos in one thread
David K - 10-18-2004 at 12:08 AM
Those of us on a dial up or web tv cannot see or must wait great durations to see photos when so many are posted in a single thread... I would like to
see the photos, but consider limiting to say 5 max. per thread, then make a new post for additional pics. I know you must be still adding pictures
here, but I cannot see them. Thanks.
More photos
academicanarchist - 10-18-2004 at 07:34 AM
I have placed a selection of photos at this site: http://community.webshots.com/user/aanarchist
Even More photos
academicanarchist - 11-2-2004 at 07:46 PM
If you have not checked out my photos from South America lately, I have posted many more: http://community.webshots.com/album/202198739VmtjaW
AA. I am so pleased your trip was productive...
RandyMacSC/SO - 11-2-2004 at 07:52 PM
I have very much enjoyed the photos and look forward to the new links.
My sister and other family members are encourging me to teach English in Central or South America or even Mexico, and I want to pick your noodle about
South America in this regard.
Good to have you back.
RandyMac
Teaching English
academicanarchist - 11-3-2004 at 07:32 AM
RandyMac. If you consider teaching in South America, I think Buenos Aires would be the best bet for you.