Comments for Simons Paraguay https://simonsparaguay.com/ My guide to anything and everything about Paraguay Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:47:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Comment on Talking about Paraguay leaves many memories to talk about by Simon https://simonsparaguay.com/talking-about-paraguay-leaves-many-memories-to-talk-about/#comment-2037 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 11:47:07 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1520#comment-2037 In reply to Lesley.

Hi thanks for that and for taking the time to read my posts.
I do know of the Mennonite community, but being in Piribebuy which is a long way from where they are have never really met any.
It is indeed a joy to travel by bus around Asuncion. Still very easy to do, although you will find the roads much more crowded.
Getting to those places and anywhere within about 3 hours of Asuncion it is just a case of finding the right bus and jumping on. The bus terminal itself has had some work done on it so even the long distance buses can be booked at pretty short notice.
Hope that answers things and let me know anything else I can give a little guidance with.
Simon

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Comment on Talking about Paraguay leaves many memories to talk about by Lesley https://simonsparaguay.com/talking-about-paraguay-leaves-many-memories-to-talk-about/#comment-2036 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:47:32 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1520#comment-2036 In reply to Simon.

Hello Simon, I have enjoyed reading your posts. I live in the US and was a volunteer in Paraguay 30 years ago. I met a close friend from Germany during that year when she was a volunteer at the same place. We have stayed in touch and are planning on meeting in Paraguay in October.

We worked at a shelter for street children, El Albergue, operated by the organization comité central menonita. Have you heard of it?

Your description of the city, buses and travel brings back so many memories. We plan to spend several days in Asunción and also visit the Chaco. We may visit some nearby cities too.

Is it still fairly easy to ask around town to figure out which buses to take within Asunción and also to nearby cities?

Is it a good idea to book bus trips ahead of time from Asunción to places like San Bernardino or Caacupe Aregua etc… or can those easily be purchased the same day of travel?

Thank you in advance if you have time to answer some of my questions. 😊

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Comment on Talking about Paraguay leaves many memories to talk about by Simon https://simonsparaguay.com/talking-about-paraguay-leaves-many-memories-to-talk-about/#comment-2017 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:29:31 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1520#comment-2017 In reply to Chris Castagnoli.

Thanks, yes never a dull moment. Always adventures to be had. A big part of the joy of living here

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Comment on Talking about Paraguay leaves many memories to talk about by Chris Castagnoli https://simonsparaguay.com/talking-about-paraguay-leaves-many-memories-to-talk-about/#comment-2008 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:24:50 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1520#comment-2008 Great story ! Never a dull moment in Simons Paraguay !!! Thanks for sharing Simon.

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Comment on Living a life in the Paraguayan countryside by Karen https://simonsparaguay.com/living-a-life-in-the-paraguayan-countryside/#comment-1982 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:50:10 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1422#comment-1982 Thank you, that’s very helpful to know!

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Comment on Living a life in the Paraguayan countryside by Simon https://simonsparaguay.com/living-a-life-in-the-paraguayan-countryside/#comment-1981 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:21:55 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1422#comment-1981 In reply to Karen.

That very much depends on exactly where you are. All country towns have decent internet in their urban areas. The use of cable rather than just mobile internet is spreading. Once you are out of the towns and into the countryside the service varies from location to location, and is all mobile internet, dependent on antennas. I am 15km from the nearest town and mine here is fine, but does have it’s moments

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Comment on Living a life in the Paraguayan countryside by Karen https://simonsparaguay.com/living-a-life-in-the-paraguayan-countryside/#comment-1980 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:31:04 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=1422#comment-1980 I was wondering are their countryside towns with sufficient internet strength to support people who work online via video link to conduct say teaching or support sessions with people in the USA and UK? Or would you need to live near Ascuncion for that?
Thank you

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Comment on How a quiet day is spent at home in Paraguay by Simon https://simonsparaguay.com/how-a-quiet-day-is-spent-at-home-in-paraguay/#comment-1957 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:58:33 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=924#comment-1957 In reply to Simon.

Thanks for taking the time to read the blog. Yes living here would be quite a contrast to your current life in Canada. I do rather enjoy the life I have made for myself here.
Do ask if you have any questions about Paraguay and moving here that I could answer for you.

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Comment on How a quiet day is spent at home in Paraguay by Simon https://simonsparaguay.com/how-a-quiet-day-is-spent-at-home-in-paraguay/#comment-1951 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:50:50 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=924#comment-1951 In reply to Beryl Cooper.

I quite love the above. Contrast this to running a several million dollar business with 10 employees in Canada. I think I prefer your relaxed life.

I found your blog after searching for info on moving to Paraguay.

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Comment on Farming in Paraguay by Simon https://simonsparaguay.com/farming-in-paraguay/#comment-1936 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:28:02 +0000 https://simonsparaguay.com/?p=549#comment-1936 In reply to Thomas.

Hi, no I don’t think so, it is not something I have ever heard of being grown here

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