Our third year in Paraguay was a great one. We are excited to move on to our next adventure, but will always have fond memories of the strange, isolated, and beautiful place that is Paraguay.
The number one word used to describe Paraguay is Tranquilo - often there is just not much going on. We found lots of ways to occupy ourselves, but hanging out in the backyard by the grill and the pool was always an easy, enjoyable option.
We also loved getting out of the city and found kayaking Paraguay's many rivers to be another great pastime. The rivers are the original highways of Paraguay and getting in a boat is a great way to enjoy fishing, see wildlife and experience parts of the countryside that are otherwise inaccessible.
Rio Ypané, Paraguay |
Ben paddling the Rio Paraguay near Conceptión, Paraguay |
When eating local food, lomito (Arabe pictured above, or sandwich) is a great unhealthy option. |
Korean is another delicious option for eating out in Asunción. |
We also took two trips to Brazil this past year, which among other things involved visiting lots of nice beaches, like this one in Florianópolis.
Or this one near Salvador
Old Salvador
Kristi Swimming in Parque Chapada Diamantina. River scene, northern Patagonia
Pet coati Ben met while camping with a fishing family on the Paraguay River
Poolside at hotel Altagracia in CaacupéIlha do Campeche, Brazil
Driving the Paraguayan back roads in our tiny Toyata Vitz is something I will not miss. We were able to go a surprising number of places, but would have much better off if we could have afforded a car with more clearance.
Capybaras, the world's largest (cutest?) rodentCows
Foz do Iquazu
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Road side vegetable stand near San Estanislao, Paraguay
Kristi with our small friend Juniper
Exploring the Paraguayan Chaco
Camping on the Rio Aquidabán
Road side scene ruta 9
Dorado flies, Paraña River
Rural scene in northern Patagonia
Peccary for sale in the Paraguyan Chaco (also the reason wildlife is rarely encountered).
River scene, Paraguay River near Asunción.
Esteros del Iberá, Argentina
Rural Scene, Ayolas, Paraguay
Flooded cattle ranch in the Chaco Paraguay
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