It was an overcast morning, when we emerged from our hotel room, so reasonably cool. We went to discover what delights breakfast in a Paraguayan hotel had to offer. Much the same as in Brazil, but with less cake. Only one variety, not three or four. There were no scrambled eggs and chopped up sausages. A board listed different types of eggs, but these were extras, not included. We were tucking into a plate of fruit, when a waitress delivered us toasted cheese and ham sandwiches. A bit different.
Before we set off in the direction of Asuncion, the capital, we needed food, again, so stopped at a supermarket just down the road from the hotel. Next we wanted a Paraguayan SIM. I was advised I could get one at the bus station, another two hundred meters down the road. After visiting three kiosks, the third one was able to supply me with one.
It was about 11.30 when we finally got going and by now the skies had cleared and it was getting hot. Dennis had read in today’s weather report, that it is 5 degrees hotter than normal.
It is a good road, being the main road to Asuncion. A dual carriageway, or three lanes in places. Traffic isn’t too bad, but gets busier around towns. The economy is very much agriculture based, but it is seems small scale compared to Brazil. Smaller fields and farms.
I have just read that the construction of the Itaipu Dam, which is so heavily praised, was not without considerable opposition, because of the environmental consequences. Unbelievably, a set of waterfalls, Sete Quedas, which were even larger and more impressive than Iguassu, were drowned with the construction of the 220 meter deep reservoir.
We aren’t rushing to get to Asuncion. According to Lonely Planet there are some interesting small towns on the outskirts, so we will visit these first. However, there is another stop we want to make.
When we were in Argentina, on our way down to Ushuaia, we stopped at Monte Leon National Park. Here we met a lovely young German guy, Simon. He had given us the address of his parents in Paraguay and said we should visit if we were going that way. They have several cabanas and tree houses for rent. He said we could also camp there.
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We wondered if Simon might be back from his travels, as it was over three months ago that we met, and decided we would visit. Elmer and Sabrina, Simon’s parents, were very welcoming and we are now parked in the shade on their property. We are going to camp overnight, as all their accommodation is fully booked. Interestingly with several Kiwis. Simon is still not back from Argentina. Most of the guests are long term ex pat. residents, escaping from the policies of their country’s governments.
We were a bit unsure whether camping would be a good idea in this heat, but it’s 21.30 while I’m writing this and it has cooled down and there is a lovely breeze. Hopefully, we’ll get a good night’s sleep.
We are parked next to this tree. Does anyone know what these amazing fruits are?
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Hi Antonio. Thank you for your comment. It is nice to see people are interested in our travels. We are now in Asunción.
Kind regards
Jenny
Hi folks
I think that you will find that it is a Pomelo. The largest of the citrus fruits.
We have a couple of Pomelo trees in our garden in the Philippines. Taste is similar to a grapefruit.
Loving the daily posts!
Hi Norman. Thanks for the advice on the fruit. Yes, I’m sure they must be pomelo. I’ve had pomelo at my son’s place in California. But they were yellow there. Obviously, ripe. pleased you’re still persevering with reading the blog. Great that people are interested in reading our ramblings.
Jenny