Watching the hummingbirds.

Watching the hummingbirds.

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...
Lapacho. The Paraguayan national tree

Lapacho. The Paraguayan national tree

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...
The hill of the rock arch

The hill of the rock arch

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...
Toads and other amphibians

Toads and other amphibians

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...
Asuncion International Airport

Asuncion International Airport

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...