Toads and other amphibians

Toads and other amphibians

In many damp dark corners of Paraguay lurks a toad. If not a toad then something smaller such as a frog may have taken up residence. The toads of Paraguay a big beasts. They are several inches long and are solid, chunky animals. These creatures are the stuff of every...
Asuncion International Airport

Asuncion International Airport

Asuncion International Airport is formally named Aeropuerto Silvio Pettirossi. It is the main international airport for flights to and from Asuncion. Before I continue with this article I must explain that it is written reflecting more normal times. I expect the...
Panteon de los Heroes, Asuncion

Panteon de los Heroes, Asuncion

Standing in the center of the historic old town of Asuncion is the Panteon de los Heroes. It is one of the principle sights of Asuncion and so belongs on all visitors list of places to visit. The Panteon de los Heroes is located on Calle Palma Asucions principal...
The long road home

The long road home

Travelling across Paraguay and it does not take long before you leave the tarmac behind. The lines of tarmac tend to be the strings joining one town to the next. The web of roads linking all places in between is surfaced with dirt or occasionally cobbles. My home is...
Jesuits in Paraguay

Jesuits in Paraguay

The ruins of the Jesuit settlements of Trinidad and Jesus are Paraguays World Heritage Site. Deservedly so and belong very high on every tourists agenda. There were eight Jesuits settlements in Paraguay. Of these the best preserved and easiest reached are the Missions...