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Chile 980 y Manduvira, PO Box 2863 Asuncion, Paraguay
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... The Pink Palace. Cabildo.
The Presidential Palace.
Northern Ireland flag at the palace.
Looking out across the river to Argentina.
The port of Asuncion.
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A whole new direction...
... going, and it all begins to make sense...
My travels seemed to have reached a dead end a week ago, but with a bit of ************ the internet, a new path begun to take shape ahead of me...
One that promises a lot of excitement and adventure...
...and after all...isn't that what i asked for in the first place?!
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Asuncion
... also staying at Klein Hostel on the Brazilian side walked over with us for a days shopping.
We have spent our first couple of days here exploring the city, hitting some Lonely Planet recommended eateries, and trying to get in touch with el Doctor! Not easy when none of his receptionists speak ...
Asuncion, Paraguay
... in the street. The city itself reminded me of Havana with all it´s colonial buildings and we all felt we´d had our first real taste of South America. Brazil was quite sophisticated by comparison.
Had a lovely steak cooked in Cerveza beer with rice, salad, a mineral water and a latte for under 10 pounds.
Our next stop was Ponta Pora, a border town between Paraguay and ...
More countryside
... quite a big Asian communicty in Paraguay, especially Japanese and Koreans. So I had a mixed Japan plater for lunch, to contribute. Walked to the Old Railway Station which was the first in South America. As it was Saturday afternoon it was closed, but the building is open and the first train that was use can be seen from outside.
By 8pm I was back on the bus. 20 hours to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, the only destination from Asuncion to Bolivia. Bus was half empty, got both seats for ...



