“Staying in touch” In 2007, I was starting a new life in a small town called San Ignacio in Paraguy as a biology/chemistry teacher at a highschool. Because my house was far from the city center, when I was doing grocery shopping, I used to buy a large quantity of my staple food just to …
What I think about when I leave Paraguay In June this year, a day before leaving Paraguay, I took the time to reflect on my time in the country. About a decade ago, I had lived in Paraguay for around 2 years. In this video, I talked about the joy of re-discovery, the peacefulness of …
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 …
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 …
Crossed the border in Clorinda, Argentina and arrived in Paraguay. After a decade, I’m happy to explore and rediscover this familiar country for a month, while catching up with old friends. @Asuncion, Paraguay, May 28, 2018