Paraguay from every angle
Life, culture, landscapes. All that is Paraguay, and my life here
When it rains in Paraguay the streets become flooded
In Paraguay for most of the year the sun shines brightly. It can though rain at any time during the year. When it does the rain comes down in torrents. With bright clear skies being the normal state of affairs things are built to cope with that. Most roads are built...
Termite mounds in the Paraguayan countryside
Termite mounds are a common sight throughout Paraguay. Their solid orange bulk rising from the ground. Almost no views of the countryside lack at least one. In terms of numbers they are possibly the most common creature in the land. Termites are found not just in...
A brief history of the Chaco War 1932 – 1935
The Chaco War took place in the Northern Chaco Boreal in South America. The war was fought between Paraguay and Bolivia. It was the largest inter state war in the Americas in the 20th century. The exact cause of the war has always been unclear. However the border...
In Paraguay every neighbourhood has its chapel
In Paraguay religion plays an important part in everyday life. Particularly the Catholic church. Every town has its principal church. These are often fine old buildings which serve as a focus for the town. Beyond these is a large network of neighbourhood chapels. No...
In central Asuncion bright murals have been painted
Across central Asuncion colourful murals have been painted. They are large artworks covering the sides of buildings and roadside walls. Throughout central Asuncion there are many fine colonial buildings. Unfortunately many of them have seen better days. Often they cry...
Every Paraguayan child enjoys the traditional dances
The traditional dance and music of Paraguay is not just a history. It is very much part of the modern day culture of the land. There is no one who has not learnt and participated in it as a child. Being part of the culture of Paraguay there are some groups who are...
Paraguay. A land of green and open spaces.
Paraguay is not an over crowded land. Within it there is ample room for everybody. With plenty of space left over for nature. The land itself covers approximately 400,000 sq km. That is almost twice that of the UK and slightly more area than that of Germany. In those...
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
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...