A few days before school started, all of the new teachers went on a little adventure by taking the "Train to Nowhere." Now, I was definitely intrigued because I've actually taken a train to "nowhere" before (http://www.baldwincity.org/community/midlandrailway/) and that trip was complete with some acting and a gun show! So, needless to say, I definitely peeled myself out of bed to take this train ride to nowhere. In reality though, this train, the only wood-fed steam train still in operation today, does go somewhere and after a couple pauses in some small towns (and one for when some windows shattered...long story), we ended up in Aregua - a small town just outside Asuncion that has a great little lake and is well known for its pottery and art. Unfortunately, we went on a winter day and practically nothing was open...oops! Anyway, the train was great. Not only was it a great way to see some of the towns surrounding Asuncion, but it also was relaxing and entertaining all at once. And yes, there were even a couple of shows down and back!
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