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...
My last flight to England

My last flight to England

The journey from Paraguay to England is a long one. Sometimes it goes smoothly. Sometimes it is a bit of an adventure. It is now almost exactly one year since I last travelled to England. That last flight was a little complicated. As always when I fly I travelled into...
Time to dispose of rubbish properly

Time to dispose of rubbish properly

Paraguay has always been a place where the unwanted was simply burnt. Household rubbish or grasslands. This every year causes problems as fires set to clear land for agriculture burn out of control. It has long been seen that the cheapest and quickest way to clear...
Time for a haircut

Time for a haircut

One thing it is never hard to find in Paraguay is a hairdresser. In many towns there seems to be at least one along every street. Piribebuy is no exception. There are plenty of hairdressers to choose from throughout the town. In addition to others scattered around the...