As I travelled from Paraguay across to England

As I travelled from Paraguay across to England

I recently travelled across from Paraguay and England. It is always a long journey both in terms of time and distance. A journey however that I have made several times. The trip as it is coming in a number of different parts is best broken down. Its individual parts...
Trip to inspect a Paraguayan farm for buyers

Trip to inspect a Paraguayan farm for buyers

This week I had a long but very productive couple of days out. I travelled across the country to inspect a Paraguayan farm for potential overseas buyers. I had been in contact via email with them for a little while. They had found a farm in Paraguay they were...
Day trip to Asuncion was on the whole a success

Day trip to Asuncion was on the whole a success

From my home in Piribebuy a trip to Asuncion is always a long one. To travel to and from Asuncion is guaranteed to fill a day. It is not a difficult trip to make but it is one that is best done for a reason and not on a whim. Yesterday was one of those days. And as...
To teach in Paraguay a school house had to be built

To teach in Paraguay a school house had to be built

When I first came to Paraguay it was as a volunteer teaching English. The school was to be in the countryside outside the small town of Piribebuy. A site had been found for the project and camping arrangements made for the volunteers like myself who were coming from...
Accommodation upon my arrival in Paraguay

Accommodation upon my arrival in Paraguay

These day I live in a house with all the comforts that brings. However for me here in Paraguay that has not always been the way of things. Throughout my time at the English school and for a good while afterwards everything was far simpler. Certainly less comfortable...
Christmas shopping in Asuncion. A long day out

Christmas shopping in Asuncion. A long day out

I may not actually live far from Asuncion. However any trip there is guaranteed to fill a whole day. many hours must be spent in transit on buses. And so it was earlier this week when I took a trip to the shopping centers. It was the time of year to treat myself to...