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Page 54 of the archive.

  1. August 8, 2005

    The Bus That Broke

    For the first time in all of my crossings through Foz do Iguaçu, I stopped at the border crossing to get my passport stamped. Leaving the bus behind, as they do not wait for this process, I headed to immigration and filled out the…

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  2. August 8, 2005

    Why Computer Technicians Don’t Help

    Entering “The Club” Having been a computer technician, I guess I should know better. There is a kind of a club that evolves around each group of technicians in a company. You do not ever just “enter” this club, but rather “earn” your way…

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  3. August 8, 2005

    Belt Seller

    Man on the streets of Foz de Iguazu, Brazil selling belts.

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  4. August 7, 2005

    CDE – Home Away From Home

    It was only two weeks ago that I found myself in Ciudad del Este. During that time I was able to renew my visa and buy a couple of things before returning back for a hectic week of further travel to Buenos Aires. Now it is shaping up to be…

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  5. August 7, 2005

    News Agent

    An old city news agent man.

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  6. August 6, 2005

    Lucky Lottery

    A man takes a moment to fill in his lottery tickets, in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay

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  7. August 5, 2005

    Chipa Man

    A man selling Chipa’s – a doughy ball filled with cheese and served hot or cold.

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  8. August 5, 2005

    Mad Rush to BsAs

    9am Wednesday Morning – Daily routine of checking my emails Still pushing the sleep from my eyes, I lazily pull the blanket that covers my computer during the night from the table, then fold it and place it over the back of my borrowed…

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  9. August 4, 2005

    New Face of Ciudad del Este

    The new face of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay.

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  10. August 3, 2005

    Closing Up

    A man hangs the bars that will protect the shop while it is closed. Corrientes City.

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