by Simon | May 8, 2021 | Nature
The Smooth Billed Ani is a common sight all across Paraguay. They are more of a bird of the countryside but are also to be found in towns. Not only in Paraguay are they common. They have a large range that extends from Southern USA all the way down to Northern...
by Simon | May 3, 2021 | Towns
The small town of Piribebuy is located approximately 80 km from Asuncion. It is in one of the few areas of uplands to be found in generally lowland Paraguay. It is within easy reach of day trippers from the capital and a popular summer destination. The paved road...
by Simon | Apr 27, 2021 | Biography
For getting around in the Paraguayan countryside with all its rough dirt roads two types of vehicles are ideal. One is a good quality 4×4. Solidly built and with good ground clearance. The other is a cheap motorbike. I myself opt for a cheap motorbike as my...
by Simon | Apr 18, 2021 | Biography
Several years ago I took a boat trip down the Rio Paraguay. I traveled from Concepcion in the middle of the country down to Asuncion. A journey of about 300 km. In order to sail from Concepcion I first had to get there. To do that I traveled into Asuncion and then...
by Simon | Apr 14, 2021 | Landscape
Living as I do in the Paraguayan countryside there is always impressive scenery to be seen. I am fortunate in that a blanket of green extends in every direction. Amongst it few signs of human habitation can be spotted. This makes the air here in Piribebuy clear and...
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