Christmas Day

Nochebuena en Encarnacion

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December 25th 2006
I mentioned in an earlier entry that I loved the people of Paraguay and now I have perfect proof to show how wonderful they are. Saturday, when I arrived in Encarnacion, ready to see the missions, I spent a couple hours taking care of minor errands in the cute downtown, whose commercial center consists mainly of two streets. Along one street, I came across a travel agency. Though I'd already d ... read more

South America » Paraguay » Encarnacion

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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