Every Paraguayan child enjoys the traditional dances

Every Paraguayan child enjoys the traditional dances

The traditional dance and music of Paraguay is not just a history. It is very much part of the modern day culture of the land. There is no one who has not learnt and participated in it as a child. Being part of the culture of Paraguay there are some groups who are...
Paraguay. A land of green and open spaces.

Paraguay. A land of green and open spaces.

Paraguay is not an over crowded land. Within it there is ample room for everybody. With plenty of space left over for nature. The land itself covers approximately 400,000 sq km. That is almost twice that of the UK and slightly more area than that of Germany. In those...
When I was a beekeeper

When I was a beekeeper

Everyone has those moments that seem a good idea at the time. One of mine was becoming a beekeeper. From time to time in the wilder corners of my garden a swarm of bees settles down to make itself at home. There a various fallen and rotted bits of tree which make an...
Bathing in the river to complete a fine weekend

Bathing in the river to complete a fine weekend

Here in Paraguay it has been a very hot week. Each day reaching nearly 40 degrees. As such when I had friends visiting for the weekend the cool refreshing river was somewhere that had to be visited. There was much though to do beforehand. Accordingly leaving the...
When I visit Asuncion

When I visit Asuncion

As a place to live I would rate the countryside above the city. All the space, greenery and fresh air. However I have not forgotten city life and all that it can offer. To enjoy this I take a couple of trips to Asuncion every year. Sometimes I travel there because...