Flying from England to Paraguay

Flying from England to Paraguay

The flight from England to Paraguay is something I have taken numerous times over the years. And equally often in the opposite direction. These were of course all pre COVID and so everything mentioned in this article refers to pre pandemic times. It may be a little...
Cows are a common sight all across Paraguay

Cows are a common sight all across Paraguay

In almost every corner of Paraguay the sight of a cow is a common one. Sometimes it may be just one kept to supply a family with their daily milk. At others it may be one of thousands in a herd on a vast estate. More usually though it is to be found somewhere in the...
Replacing the posts that bring electricity to my house

Replacing the posts that bring electricity to my house

The replacing of the posts that bring electricity up from the street to my house was a job that had needed doing for a while. My house is 100 metres from the street and needs a row of posts to carry the cables. The electric company is responsible for everything street...
Saints have an important place in Paraguayan culture

Saints have an important place in Paraguayan culture

Being a very strongly Catholic country the various saints are an important part of Paraguayan culture. These range from national saints right down to saints of the household. All are venerate with equal conviction. On a national level the three principal ones are the...
The starry skies of a Paraguayan night

The starry skies of a Paraguayan night

With clear skies and broad horizons the stars in the Paraguayan night are a sight to be seen. Most nights are cloud free. This means that almost always there are stars to be seen. Added to that the lack of light pollution and the sights are spectacular. The nights are...