FuFu Exploring Paraguay Part Two

FuFu and Hedy inside one of the oldest church in Paraguay after lunch.

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

1:56pm - 21/12/2010 - 36°C

FuFu Exploring Latin America
Paraguay - Part Two | 18th - 22th Dec 2010



FuFu with Paraguayian terere, spotted Hibiscus, the national flower of Malaysia here at the Independent Square, Asuncion!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

2:28pm - 21/12/2010 - 36°C

FuFu and Hedy at the downtown again!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

3:26pm - 21/12/2010 - 36°C

The drink is Clerico (wine + fruits), a traditional drink Paraguayian will drink during Christmas and New Year.

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

6:06pm - 21/12/2010 - 28°C



Pouring wine inside the container with various kind of fruits (cherry, banana, peach, melon, apple, orange, grape). The drink is Clerico (wine + fruits), a traditional drink Paraguayian will drink during Christmas and New Year.

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

6:09pm - 21/12/2010 - 27°C



Making Malaysian empanadas (puff with Paraguayian filling - meat, onion and egg)

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

6:13pm - 21/12/2010 - 27°C



FuFu Empanadas! Wanna one?

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

6:17pm - 21/12/2010 - 27°C

FuFu-made empanadas (Paraguayian puff).

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

6:59pm - 21/12/2010 - 27°C

FuFu and little FuFu - FuFu made Malaysian empanadas to Hedy and her family (actually the filling was prepared by Hedy's mother. I just made different shape of empanadas). Gonna put them in the oven. Yummy yummy.

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

7:04pm - 21/12/2010 - 28°C

The empanadas i had made! The drink is Clerico (wine + fruits), a traditional drink Paraguayian will drink during Christmas and New Year.

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

8:08pm - 21/12/2010 - 28°C

Eating Empanadas together!

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

8:12pm - 21/12/2010 - 28°C



At the Port of Asuncion. Actually, i took bus alone to the downtown from San Lorenzo. Mother of Hedy was so thoughful, she prepared me one terere to bring along with before heading out. So i could drink cold Paraguayian tea while wandering the downtown alone!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay

10:52pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

Walking around Plaza Uruguay. And drinking terere. Hot but my heart was cooled down by terere. Thanks! Send my regards to your mother Hedy!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay

11:24pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

Drinking too much! Gotta go to the museum for free washroom! lol So here is the attire of the day of course always carrying terere!! lol

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay

11:39pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

I gotta take bus from downtown at 12pm because i had to go to the bus terminal at 6pm heading to Argentina. Then i took the wrong bus! Got off at National Unversity of Asuncion. Walked to the park that i wanted to go! Lucky! Ops, Drinking terere while walking around. What a life. COOL

San Lorenzo Park, San Lorenzo, Paraguay

12:34pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

Then Hedy sent me a message, asking me to walk further up and visit the cathedral! NICE! In front of the cathedral. There is a huge park where people go there and rest, talking with friends, etc!

Cathedral, San Lorenzo, Paraguay

1:08pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

Got of the bus no. 56 B and walked back home! A rural residential area. There is a cow!! lol

San Lorenzo, Paraguay

12:24pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

My last meal at Hedy"s house! Such a hearty meal prepared by her mother! Sausage, paraguayian fried rice and salad.


San Lorenzo, Paraguay

3:37pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C



My last terere at the house!

San Lorenzo, Paraguay

5:15pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C



They sent me off!!!! Thanks! I will miss you guys all! ♥ Bus heading to Buenos Aires was at 7pm. We were there almost 40mins earlier. Bought empanadas for dinner in the bus and chipas for...well whenever i feel hungry.

Bus Terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay

5:15pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

Ops, my last terere, seriously! It is always sad to say goodbye. *Purposely messing up my hair for the picture. LMAO*

p.s. : That is the bag i bought at the terminal. Paraguayian Guarani 30,000 (RM18-20 = US $4.50-$5).

Bus Terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay

6:35pm - 22/12/2010 - 36°C

FuFu Exploring Paraguay Part one

Arrived Asuncion, Paraguay after a long journey (16hrs) in the bus from Curitiba, Brazil

Bus Terminal, Asuncion, Paraguay.

2:15pm - 18/12/2012 - 38°C

FuFu Exploring Latin America
Paraguay - Part One | 18th - 22th Dec 2010



Be a Paraguayian - Having terere at the garden beside Hedy's house. Enjoying the life here...

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

5:13pm - 18/12/2012 - 36°C



Eating Paraguayian's typical snack for dinner - Empanadas (puff with different fillings), very yummy! :p

Asuncion, Paraguay.

8:16pm - 18/12/2012 - 36°C



Paraguayian typical breakfast - cocido (yerba mate, kind of Paraguayian tea + herbs) + chipas (doughnut)

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

8:50am - 19/12/2012 - 31°C



I am a real Paraguayian - holding a termos (for cold water) while drinking terere everywhere i go even in Capiata (a town near San Lorenzo)

Capiata, Paraguay.

12:40pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C



A car of Hedy's uncle was driving. Actually we were prepapring to go to Aregua in the afternoon, but Hedy's uncle and his family visited her family. Then they decided to go with us. And on the way to Aregua, he hit a car, well that's a small accident. Anyway we went to the nearest police station. And while waiting for them to take the report, we were drinking terere by the road and taking pictures. Ops. need to mention that the car's number is 008! Good number~

Capiata, Paraguay.

12:40pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C



There's a mango tree in front of a church in Aregua. Hedy told me that it's very common to see mango trees everywhere here in Paraguay.

Aregua, Paraguay.

3:01pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

We went to Aregua first while her uncle had to settle some problems with the car owner. So while waiting for them to join us for lunch, i took this picture with Hedy.

Aregua, Paraguay.

2:37pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

Yummy Paraguayian Lunch!! Paraguayian BBQ with mandioca, salad and sopa paraguaya (corn cake). The meat was really good!!!!!!

Aregua, Paraguay.

3:01pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C



Group picture before leaving the restaurant and heading to the lake.

Aregua, Paraguay.

3:58pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

Aregua Lake. Paraguay has no sea, only river and lake. So people will go to the river and lake to cool down the temperature of their bodies. We had a small picnic here.

Aregua, Paraguay.

3:58pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

FuFu and his old Japanese classmate, Hedy.

Aregua, Paraguay.

3:58pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

Actually when we were about to head back home, we saw a group of dancers having their reheseal for the night's performance. Hence, Hedy stopped and we all got off the car and watch it. I was busy taking pictures and videos, while Hedy and her mother were chatting with a lady. The lady was there to watch her daughter's dance. Then she knew that i am from Malaysia, immediately she asked her daughter and the dancer to pose for me in front of the church. Surrounded by beautiful dancer...phew... like a star! Good.

Aregua, Paraguay.

5:43pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

Later i requested to put the pot on my head, well, the traditional dance putting the pot on the head, and a dancer standing behind me. It's a good laugh to everyone in front of the church. Also a good memorable time to me, honestly speaking.

Aregua, Paraguay.

5:46pm - 19/12/2010 - 34°C

To apply the tourist visa, the Bolivian Consulate requires a lot of document which i couldn't provide. So i may heading down to Buenos Aires from Asuncion then Santiago and up to Peru again. Gonna skip Bolivia (my main destination!), sad!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

1:18pm - 20/12/2010 - 35°C



Bought my fourth camera, Canon PowerShot A3100 (US$110) that made in MALAYSIA! Anyway, the owner of the shop is Taiwanese. She kept talking to me, guess she must have been not talking to person who could speak Mandarin for a very long period (besides talking to his son).

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

3:26pm -20/12/2010 - 34°C



Couldn't apply the tourist visa to Bolivia. So after lunch and getting my new camera, to release my disappointment, both of us decided to stroll around the river. Here we came to the waterfront of Asuncion.

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

4:31pm - 20/12/2010 - 33°C

In front of the Govermental Palace

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

4:34pm - 20/12/2010 - 33°C

Need to drink a lot of terere to cool myself down!!!!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

4:34pm - 20/12/2010 - 33°C

Need to drink a lot of terere to cool myself down!!!!

Centro, Asuncion, Paraguay.

4:34pm - 20/12/2010 - 33°C

Hedy brought me to her university. We walked around the campus. And took a picture in front of Faculty of Engineering.

National University of Asuncion, Paraguay.

4:34pm - 21/12/2010 - 31°C



Eating mango after dinner in the living room that what a typical Paraguayian will usually do.

San Lorenzo, Paraguay.

8:36pm - 19/12/2010 - 28°C

Exploring Latin America : Paraguay

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FuFu Travel - Exploring Latin America
The Brief Preview | Paraguay


" I don't change much. Do i? LOL "

The first destination is Paraguay. I have a friend living in Asuncion, Paraguay. She actually was my classmate when we were studying Japanese together in Osaka, Japan. We had been living under one same roof for a year (April 2002- March 2003). After that, she moved to the East (Tokyo), while I was staying in Osaka and then shifted to the West (Hiroshima). It’s been seven years since we both last met. Wondering if she could still recognise me?

Fortunately, both of us still being in touch. I will be staying there for about a week, quickly and deeply integrating myself as a local while applying the tourist visa to visit Bolivia. Bet we must have lots to catch up from each other. Like the old days we all got together, spending our recess time chatting and talking about our countries, clubbing, dancing and making pizza in the kitchen. Anticipating what new sparkling we would have there in her home country. I am extremely looking forwards to seeing my old friend, Hedy, i will be arriving Asuncion, Paraguay this Saturday, probably at 1:30pm!

第一站我們會去巴拉圭
那邊有富富認識的朋友
日本語學校的同班同學
一起在日本生活了一年
日本語學校後她東我西
我們都有七年沒見面了
不曉得她還認得出我嗎

值得慶祝我們還有聯係
富富會停留在那兒七天
我們應該可以聊到天亮
像那晚我們大家在一起
分享彼此的經歷和探險
不知道會擦出什麽火花
很期待再續我們的情緣