Clearing the dead wood

Clearing the dead wood

Yesterday I had a visit from a man and his chainsaw. He had come to cut down and turn into logs and firewood a couple of my old dead trees. I did not have to track him down or organize the work as that had all been done by my neighbour. he had actually come to cut...
Big Paraguayan storms

Big Paraguayan storms

For most of the year Paraguay sits under a hot blue sky. There is though a chance of rain at any time of year. Often these come in the form of heavy summer downpours or cold blasts of winter. Occasionally the storms are something altogether more powerful. Thankfully...
A Presidential Inauguration

A Presidential Inauguration

Several years ago I was fortunate enough to be in Asuncion on the day that a new president was inaugurated into office. The year was 2008 and the president was Fernando Lugo. After I had breakfasted in my hotel I headed to parliament and the cathedral where the events...
The Independence of Paraguay

The Independence of Paraguay

What was to become the country of Paraguay formed part of Spanish South America. In 1776 from these was formed the province of The Vice Royalty of the Rio de la Plata which formed the southern portion of those land. Then shortly this province was itself divided into a...
Festival of San Juan

Festival of San Juan

The Festival of San Juan is one of the major festivals of the Paraguayan year. It is celebrated in every corner of the country and is traditionally held on 24th June, the Feast of St John. However in practice as it is also a major fund raiser for every school, church...