Larger the storm longer the power cut

Larger the storm longer the power cut

The storms that bring rain to Paraguay come in varying degrees of intensity. At times hours and hours of steady rain falls but often things are rather more dramatic. This is because many of the storms are electrical ones. They build up until the air can hold no more...
Visiting San Blas in Piribebuy became an adventure

Visiting San Blas in Piribebuy became an adventure

Yesterday I decided to visit the chapel of San Blas in Piribebuy. I had only been there once before. That was during festival time over fifteen years ago. Accordingly I had only a vague idea where it was. It was also well overdue a visit. In Piribebuy the chapel of...
Here in Paraguay I have become quite an expert at DIY

Here in Paraguay I have become quite an expert at DIY

Before I came to Paraguay no one would ever have thought to describe me as good at DIY. In fact anything beyond the most basic would not have been attempted by me. Quite simply I have always approached manual tasks on a need to know basis. In England there was little...
Right now rain would be welcomed in Paraguay

Right now rain would be welcomed in Paraguay

Winter in Paraguay is the dry season. Much of the rain which falls in Paraguay comes in the form of electrical storms. These are driven by high temperatures evaporating moisture from the ground. The temperature being a little lower during the winter there is less heat...
Some things to do when visiting Piribebuy

Some things to do when visiting Piribebuy

The small country town of Piribebuy lies approximately 80 km from Asuncion. It is situated in picturesque upland scenery which draws a regular stream of visitors. The town is these days primarily a tourist and resort town. It does though have a long and interesting...