Paraguay from every angle
Life, culture, landscapes. All that is Paraguay, and my life here
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 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
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...
In Paraguay every church has its saint and icon
Paraguay is a very strongly Catholic country. That is clear to see in the religious architecture across the country. No city, town, village of district is without a church to call its own. It may be a grand city cathedral or a small country chapel. Whatever it may be...
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...
The birthplace of Paraguayan independence
In central Asuncion sits a small nondescript building. This is the most important nondescript building in the country. The building in Independence House where the independence of Paraguay was plotted and from where the patriots headed to confront the then governor of...
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...
In the heart of historic Asuncion sits the old port.
The old port of Asuncion sits in the Bay of Asuncion just off the River Paraguay. It is located riverside in the heart of the historic center of Asuncion. At one time the port of Asuncion handled the majority of the freight coming to and leaving from Paraguay. The...
This is where I live in Paraguay
In Paraguay I live in the town of Piribebuy. Piribebuy is located in the countryside approximately 80km from the capital city Asuncion. Piribebuy is very much a tourist town. It is located amongst a range of hills none of which rise much above 300 metres. Those hills...