When it rains in Paraguay it really rains

When it rains in Paraguay it really rains

Most days are hot and dry in Paraguay. There are though those days when rain arrives and all is very different. Today is a very good demonstration of the changing weather conditions. Yesterday is was as normal hot and sunny. Last night was then a warm night with a...
Sturdy bikes. Cheap to run. Simple to repair

Sturdy bikes. Cheap to run. Simple to repair

In Paraguay some sort of transport is essential. There are plenty of buses but out in the countryside they only run at certain hours and to certain places. Independent mobility is a much better option. As with anywhere else in the world everything from bicycles to...
Caacupe and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Caacupe and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Caacupe is the religious center of Paraguay and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception its principal festival. The town of Caacupe is located 54km from Asuncion. It is home to the modern Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Miracles. Within that is housed the statue...
The drought is over. The rains have come.

The drought is over. The rains have come.

Winter is the dry season in Paraguay. A lack of rain at that time of year is quite normal. However this year the dry season was far drier and lasted far longer. Winter in Paraguay runs from June until mid August. Although on the whole the temperatures are far from...
Every town in Paraguay has a market

Every town in Paraguay has a market

There is one thing every town in Paraguay has in common with every other. That is its market. From the smallest country town to the largest of the cities there is always a market to be found. These do vary in size from place to place. In some towns they are large...