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Archive for the ‘Paraguay’ Category

• Asuncion’s Map

  Thursday, June 14th, 2007

  I’m about to leaving, just few more days to go, Yay!!
  A friend sent me this cool map, Check it out,  
  Asuncion
  Will start writing again once I arrive…well, not so soon I guess, have to catch up with friends and family, but as soon as I can I will, I promise! =-)

• Who pays?!

  Saturday, May 5th, 2007

  After spending almost 5 years here in the USA I have adquire some new habits and forgot some old ones which is normal with the passing of time…
  I recall that the last time I went to Paraguay on vacation I was invited by a friend to a local pub (Britannia pub), he ordered a bunch […]

• Augusto Roa Bastos…special request

  Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

  I just opened my email and got a challinging request from a blog reader…to comment about Yo el supremo by Augusto Roa Bastos.
  So, here is the deal.
  1- I’m going to ask a friend to send it to me (the last time i read it was in highschool) hopefully it arrives soon.
  2- I’m going to read it […]

• Moving or Visiting Paraguay?

  Sunday, January 21st, 2007

  I’m getting a lot of emails from people going to move to Paraguay or going to live there for a while, or retiring there (which I think it’s a very good option) or people that are going to study there o just visiting there for a short time. I thank all of you that keep […]

• The train is back. Ride from Asuncion to Aregua on Sundays.

  Sunday, November 12th, 2006

  In the past traveling by train were among the traveling options in Paraguay, well, that’s part of history now, but the good news is that from now on, there is a trip from Asuncion to Aregua we all can enjoy on Sunday’s, starting this Sunday.
  It’s a great way to spend the whole day with your family
  The […]

• Paraguay customs sUcK!!!!!

  Friday, November 3rd, 2006

  I’m pretty sad and pissed today, my brother who lives in Paraguay just let me know that the package I sent to Paraguay was violated at customs (in Asuncion) and they robbed a lot of jewelry I was sending to Paraguay.
  I lost a lot of money but what actually hurts its not only that, is the feeling […]

• Presidente Hayes.

  Monday, October 30th, 2006

  Thanks to: John A. Fatherley for this nice contribution to my blog. Gracias Juan!
  It is very nice what you are doing to interest people in Paraguay. Paraguay is a very interesting country, but it has a ‘bad reputation’ because of certain things that have happened there is the past. One of the good things that not […]

• A taste of Paraguay…

  Friday, October 27th, 2006

  Hi!!
  I just want to share a receipe For Chipa Guazu, one of my favorite dishes, very easy to make, this is a partial translation of Tembiu Paraguay by Josefina Aquino
  Enjoy!
   
  Chipa Guazu
  2 Medium Onions
  1 cup of water
  1/2 tablespoon salt
  1/2 oil, in Paraguay they use pork fat
  1 cup farmers cheese, in Paraguay they used queso paraguay but you can replace […]

• Paraguay Complete Hotel guide

  Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

  There are many hotels in Paraguay, of all kinds and types, here I will list the most important ones of each Paraguayan Department. Just click the city below and you will the list with with the hotel name, address, Phone and Email will appear (Note that some hotels have no email addresses).

• Organize your trip to Paraguay.

  Wednesday, October 25th, 2006

  I’ve been getting lots of emails of people wanting to travel to Paraguay and I’m more than happy to help.
  Very important tip: AIR FARE: Don’t get them online, they are too expensive. Ask your local Travel agency (you will find a list online or on local newspapers), just a regular old fashion Agency to get […]