New Nephew!

Things I've learnt in Asunción - 27 Apr 2011

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April 27th 2011
Wow! Since I last blogged I've got married and met my new nephew (yesterday!) so as such I've divided this week's blog into things I've learnt at weddings and things I've learnt in hospital. WEDDINGS Table plans aren't for Paraguayans...everybody just sat where they wanted to (even if I did forget to print off the table numbers) You can never have too many casserole dishe ... read more

South America » Paraguay » Asunciòn

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In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865-70), Paraguay lost two-thirds of all adult males and much of its territory. It stagnated economically for the next half century. In the Chaco War of 1932-35, large, economically important areas were ... ... read more