Will there be room for us?

16. Paraguay rocks!

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October 22nd 2006
Hola amigos! Well, it was a fleeting trip (11 days) through Paraguay but a really great experience. The people here are so warm and friendly...historically holding out their welcoming arms to Mennonites, Nazi’s, Japanese and MOONIES! The car of choice here is a Merc, there’s plenty cruising the streets, without number plates and no one seems to care. I guess these are the ones stolen fro ... 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