After the heat and the rain weeds need clearing

After the heat and the rain weeds need clearing

Throughout high summer as the suns heat scorches the land plants struggle to grow. Without regular watering garden plants wither away. Out in the fields the grasses do grow but are thin and tough. All this changes late summer with the arrival of the autumn rains. When...
Heavy rains wash out roads in Paraguay

Heavy rains wash out roads in Paraguay

It is normal at this time of year, late summer, for there to be rain in Paraguay. This year however the rains have been exceptionally heavy. And in addition to that the rains have continued for many days. It has been far more than the country is prepared for and can...
Armadillos, creatures of the Paraguayan countryside

Armadillos, creatures of the Paraguayan countryside

Armadillos are to be found throughout the Paraguayan countryside. Despite being elusive and difficult to see in the wild they are quite common. Armadillos in Paraguay a hard to spot for the same reason that badgers are in Britain. Like badgers armadillos spend much...
Every evening I sit and watch the sun slowly set

Every evening I sit and watch the sun slowly set

Clear skies in Paraguay mean that almost every day ends with a fine sunset. The only exceptions being the cloudy days when a storm roils through. I live out in the countryside and so in addition to the clear skies the view is unobstructed by buildings. In common with...
Summer in Paraguay and everything is in bloom

Summer in Paraguay and everything is in bloom

Summer is a season of bright and vibrant colours all across Paraguay. In the dry winter months many plants fade from their usual brightness. Also the country takes on a drier colour pallet as the grasses turn from green to brown. This is reversed by the arrival of the...
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...