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academicanarchist
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Back from South America
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
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Ruins of Jesus Mission, Paraguay
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Welcome back Robert! My that mission looks like something right out of Florence Italy... where' Leonardo?!
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San Cosme Mission, Paraguay
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Part of water system at San Miguel Mission, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Candelaria Mission
The Candelaria mission ruins are located on the grounds of a prison.
[Edited on 10-14-2004 by academicanarchist]
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Welcome back amigo!
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Stone with Jesuit symbol
Stone from San Lorenzo Mission, Brazil, with a Jesuit symbol.
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David and Jesse
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Entrance to San Cosme
Restored entrance to San Cosme, Paraguay. Not the sculpture of a bat at the top.
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18th century statue
One of a large collection of 18th century locally made statues from Santiago Mission, Paraguay.
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Excavated tile floor of church
Excavated tile floor of the church at San Nicolas Mission, Brazil.
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Ruins of cabildo at San Nicolas Mission
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.
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Wow! The photo's are great. I followed your trip via David's updates and it sounds amazing. Thanks for posting.
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Great photos AA--looks like you had a great trip. Welcome back!
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Thanks top all
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.
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welcome home
Beautiful photos , Thanks for sharing.k
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Nice...!!!
Welcome Back Robert...!!!
The pictures you brought are AWESOME!!!
Thank you very much for sharing your adventure with us...
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San Ignacio Ruins
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Santa Maria la Mayor Ruins
Both San Ignacio and Santa Maria la Mayor are on the UNESCO list of World Patrimony sites. More later.
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