Sign entering Villeta (a little too sunny to read that well)

News and notes from the deep South...America, that is

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September 9th 2008
Greetings from far off Paraguayland (a term Jimmy Voxman coined in a recent email). It has been about two weeks since my last post and I have heard from many of my friends and family members in that time. Your emails/messages/comments have been much appreciated and have been bright spots in my days when I have felt a little lonely or frustrated. Also, the questions/feedback that I have received ... read more

South America » Paraguay

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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