by Simon | Aug 16, 2020 | Nature
The bird life in Paraguay comes in all colours and sizes. One of the most colourful and distinctive is the humming bird. This being something I would never see in the wild in England is always a pleasure to watch. There are numerous species of humming bird to be seen...
by Simon | Aug 14, 2020 | Nature
The lapacho is the national tree of Paraguay. It is a common sight across the country. When in bloom it is a very distinctive and easily spotted tree. In Guarani the lapacho is known as tajy and has varieties with various colours of flowers. They are all however...
by Simon | Aug 11, 2020 | Landscape
Across Paraguay there are many out crops of rock rising abruptly from the surrounding flat lands. One such out crop forms a small hill not far from my house. In front of the house across the valley rises a wall of cliffs. These rise a hundred or more metres from the...
by Simon | Aug 9, 2020 | Nature
In many damp dark corners of Paraguay lurks a toad. If not a toad then something smaller such as a frog may have taken up residence. The toads of Paraguay a big beasts. They are several inches long and are solid, chunky animals. These creatures are the stuff of every...
by Simon | Aug 6, 2020 | Towns
Asuncion International Airport is formally named Aeropuerto Silvio Pettirossi. It is the main international airport for flights to and from Asuncion. Before I continue with this article I must explain that it is written reflecting more normal times. I expect the...
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