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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:15 PM
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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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:21 PM
Ruins of Jesus Mission, Paraguay


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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:21 PM


Welcome back Robert! My that mission looks like something right out of Florence Italy... where' Leonardo?!



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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:21 PM
San Cosme Mission, Paraguay


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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:22 PM
Part of water system at San Miguel Mission, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil


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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:29 PM
Candelaria Mission


The Candelaria mission ruins are located on the grounds of a prison.

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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:30 PM


Welcome back amigo!



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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:31 PM
Stone with Jesuit symbol


Stone from San Lorenzo Mission, Brazil, with a Jesuit symbol.
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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:32 PM
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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:37 PM
Entrance to San Cosme


Restored entrance to San Cosme, Paraguay. Not the sculpture of a bat at the top.
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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:43 PM
18th century statue


One of a large collection of 18th century locally made statues from Santiago Mission, Paraguay.
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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:47 PM
Excavated tile floor of church


Excavated tile floor of the church at San Nicolas Mission, Brazil.
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[*] posted on 10-12-2004 at 08:55 PM
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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[*] posted on 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.
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[*] posted on 10-13-2004 at 01:50 PM


Great photos AA--looks like you had a great trip. Welcome back!
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[*] posted on 10-13-2004 at 06:10 PM
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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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[*] posted on 10-13-2004 at 08:21 PM
welcome home


Beautiful photos , Thanks for sharing.k:spingrin:
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[*] posted on 10-13-2004 at 11:18 PM
Nice...!!!


Welcome Back Robert...!!!

The pictures you brought are AWESOME!!!

Thank you very much for sharing your adventure with us...:D
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[*] posted on 10-14-2004 at 04:52 AM
San Ignacio Ruins


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[*] posted on 10-14-2004 at 04:57 AM
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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