To teach in Paraguay a school house had to be built

To teach in Paraguay a school house had to be built

When I first came to Paraguay it was as a volunteer teaching English. The school was to be in the countryside outside the small town of Piribebuy. A site had been found for the project and camping arrangements made for the volunteers like myself who were coming from...
Earthen roads in Paraguay require occasional repairs

Earthen roads in Paraguay require occasional repairs

Many of the roads in Paraguay are earthen roads. These orange stripes seek out even the remotest habitations in the country. The majority of the main roads are now paved. These join the towns and villages of the land together and give an urban feel to town centers....
Large storm ends summer and the drought in Paraguay

Large storm ends summer and the drought in Paraguay

Here in Paraguay the drought that had lasted all summer has finally been bought to an end. Summer should be a time of sunshine and showers. The time of year when the heat builds up but the air is freshened as periodic storms return the evaporated moisture to the...
The battle of Acosta Nu, 16th August 1869

The battle of Acosta Nu, 16th August 1869

The battle of Acosta Nu was the last mayor battle of the Triple Alliance War. The remnants of the Paraguayan army was heavily out numbered by the Alliance troops. These were mostly Brazilian along with some Argentines. Following the loss of Asuncion in late 1868 the...
Museum Comandente Pedro Pablo Cabellero

Museum Comandente Pedro Pablo Cabellero

Piribebuy is a small country town. These days it is mainly a destination for tourists seeking unspoiled countryside and green open spaces. It does though have a long and interesting history. This is what is on show at the town museum. The museum Comandente Pedro Pablo...