Category Archives: Paraguay

Things We Learned and Liked-Paraguay

Posted on 2010/02/10 by Deenaree

Things we learned: Currency: Guarani (4800 Guaranis=$1 USD) Cities Visited: Asuncion, Encarnacion, Ciudad del Este In order to enter this country, you will be required to pay a $45 (one entry only) visa fee and provide a bunch of paperwork … Continue reading →

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A Border That Lived Up to its Name

Posted on 2010/02/09 by Ben

To date on this trip we have crossed four land borders during our time in South America.  Some proved lengthy, others expensive, but they all proved relatively easy.  No bribes, no harassment, and plenty of friendly border security guards to … Continue reading →

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The Ins and Outs of Mate

Posted on 2010/02/08 by Deenaree

In Paraguay, it is nearly impossible to find a single person who isn’t carrying a thermos containing a little cup and metal straw.  These robust, leather-covered liquid holders are everywhere and my curiosity to know what was inside them and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Spirit in Action

Posted on 2010/02/06 by Deenaree

Alison, the niece of a former Des Moines co-worker, and her boyfriend, Will, met us during our stay in Asuncion, Paraguay.  She had spent the past three years living and teaching in Asuncion and had given us tons of advice on … Continue reading →

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