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Things I've learnt in Asunción - 2 Dec 2010

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December 2nd 2010
Since last week I've been to Bogotá and Buenos Aires so this is actually more than just what I learnt in Asunción and explains the airport theme! But first some news flashes: Fungus update (see two weeks ago): The worst has passed, the cream worked. Beasts in the kitchen report: still finding plenty of monsters, a giant butterfly/moth was this week's best find, photo attached. ... 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