Tegu lizards. Giants in Paraguay

Tegu lizards. Giants in Paraguay

Tegus are large terrestrial lizards. They are very distantly related to the monitor lizards. However they belong in a family of their own. The Teiids. There are several species of Tegu and they are found throughout Southern America. They vary in size, coloration,...
For the first time in a while taking a trip to Caacupe

For the first time in a while taking a trip to Caacupe

With the controls and restrictions that have been in place across the world due to the virus it is a while since i have traveled far. For the past year I have been no further than my two local towns Piribebuy and Paraguari. And so have been no further than 20 miles...
Asuncion, a city amongst the greenery

Asuncion, a city amongst the greenery

Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay and by far its largest city. Almost half the population make their homes within Asuncion and its suburbs. Despite this the city remains a very green one. Looking down upon Asuncion from a high building is soon becomes clear just how...
After the heat and the rain weeds need clearing

After the heat and the rain weeds need clearing

Throughout high summer as the suns heat scorches the land plants struggle to grow. Without regular watering garden plants wither away. Out in the fields the grasses do grow but are thin and tough. All this changes late summer with the arrival of the autumn rains. When...
In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon

In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon

Paraguay is a very strongly Catholic country. That is clear to see in the religious architecture across the country. No city, town, village of district is without a church to call its own. It may be a grand city cathedral or a small country chapel. Whatever it may be...