by Simon | Jun 2, 2020 | Culture
In Caacupe, approximately 60km from Asuncion resides The Virgin of Caacupe. She is placed behind the high altar of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Miracles in Caacupe and is the most venerated religious symbol in Paraguay. Caacupe is the spiritual capital of...
by Simon | May 29, 2020 | Culture
Every town has it’s day. That is on the whole the date of the founding of the town. Piribebuy though does differ from the rule as following the loss of the town archives in the Battle of Piribebuy the date of the battle, 12th August was selected for the annual...
by Simon | May 2, 2020 | Biography
Once I had done the teaching of English in Paraguay, returned to England and then decided I could make a life for myself in Paraguay the next thing I needed was somewhere to live. You cannot spend you whole life in other peoples spare rooms. Having spend 18 months...
by Simon | Apr 30, 2020 | Nature
Paraguay is home to a great variety of wildlife much of which appeals to everyone. However it is probably fair to say that it might not be a comfortable place for those with concerns about eight legged creatures. Almost everywhere one looks in Paraguay spiders are to...
by Simon | Apr 22, 2020 | Nature
Like everywhere else Paraguay does have it’s day when the rains fall for hours or hours or when a cold wind blows unceasingly chilling everything to the bone. However these days are in the minority for most of the year it is warmed with bright sunlight. On the...
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