Paraguay from every angle

Life, culture, landscapes. All that is Paraguay, and my life here
Puffbirds, patiently awaiting the next meal

Puffbirds, patiently awaiting the next meal

Puffbirds are a family of neotropical birds. They are found throughout the Americas from Central America down to Argentina. There are a number of distinct members of the puffbird family. Each with its own appearance and habitat. The member of the family most often...

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe. Caacupe

The Well of the Virgin of Caacupe and its associated church is the second most visited sight in Caacupe. Many pilgrims visit both the basilica and the well when they come to Caacupe. It lies just a short distance from the Basilica of Caacupe. Five blocks away and on...

The Costanera. Asuncion’s waterside boulevard

The Costanera. Asuncion’s waterside boulevard

The Costanera in Asuncion runs along the shorelines of the bay. In between the water and the city it offers views of both. It is one of the newest additions to the Asuncion cityscape. The first section was opened to the public with further stretches being added since...

During winter it can become quite cold in Paraguay

During winter it can become quite cold in Paraguay

For most of the year Paraguay is a hot and sunny place. Despite this it does though have a winter. Winter in Paraguay is agreed to run from June to August. However just because it is winter does not mean that the land must be cold every day. In fact the weather...

Paraguay. A youthful country, a country full of children

Paraguay. A youthful country, a country full of children

Paraguay is a youthful country. One filled with children. There is no corner of the land without chiuldren. The Paraguayans are very fond of children. which is fortunate as there are few houses in the country that are without children. The statistics speak for...

Tegu lizards. Giants in Paraguay

Tegu lizards. Giants in Paraguay

Tegus are large terrestrial lizards. They are very distantly related to the monitor lizards. However they belong in a family of their own. The Teiids. There are several species of Tegu and they are found throughout Southern America. They vary in size, coloration,...

For the first time in a while taking a trip to Caacupe

For the first time in a while taking a trip to Caacupe

With the controls and restrictions that have been in place across the world due to the virus it is a while since i have traveled far. For the past year I have been no further than my two local towns Piribebuy and Paraguari. And so have been no further than 20 miles...

Asuncion, a city amongst the greenery

Asuncion, a city amongst the greenery

Asuncion is the capital of Paraguay and by far its largest city. Almost half the population make their homes within Asuncion and its suburbs. Despite this the city remains a very green one. Looking down upon Asuncion from a high building is soon becomes clear just how...

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...