Not everything on this plate originated from Paraguay but these are some routinely consumed ‘typical’ dishes here. ñoquis – asado (roasted meat) – morcilla (blood sausage) – chipa guazú (a type of corn cake) and some salad. Once I leave Paraguay, Chipa guazú will be especially missed since it’s only available here. It’s one of …
Month: June 2018
Eleven years ago the day I arrived in San Ignacio, this family received me as a son. That’s why I always have the gratitude and to this day, they are synonymous with San Ignacio in many aspects. José – Edu – Johana – Adrián – Doña Tony – Don Gilberto Ana y Lourdes, siento que …
This is how a typical lunch of the day is served in Paraguay. The main dish here is called Tallarin. I’m not sure about its origin but this is what a Paraguay tallarín looks like. Tallarín noodles are served with chicken or beef mixed with spaghetti sauce. As for the salad, there are two options …
This was my last night in Asuncion. My 3 week long stay in Asuncion was sweet and it’s finally over. These friends made it very special. I’m happy to remember that I’ve known them for 10-11 years. Raquel – Nora Mabel – Roberto – Nora Mercedes @paseo Carmelita’s, Asuncion, Paraguay, June 18, 2018
In Paraguay, I spent the first two weeks in Asuncion, the capital city. Time flew while I was indulging in re-living my life from ten years ago, which involved getting used to the size of the currency, street names, bus routes, particular word choices etc. As much as I enjoyed living in Asuncion, I was …
Copacabana was the second town where I got to appreciate the Lake Titikaka, after Puno in Peru. Some travelers later asked me how the two places compare. As for the towns, Puno seemed bigger with more activities going on, but in Copacabana, the Lake Titikaka seemed more like a sea. It is probably because of …
To me, Corrientes seemed quite similar to Asuncion. Not only did the streets look alike, but people used some Guarani words and ate Chipa. I tried but it was a bit hard to appreciate Corrientes as Corrientes because I was already overwhelmed the excitement about getting to Paraguay in a couple days. But I was …