Uruguay and its Pretty Places


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Published: April 6th 2014
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Hola amigos! We have found ourselves in the little country of Uruguay! Just Northeast of its big neighbour, Argentina. As Dave's epic journey to Antarctica came to an end, the Sea Spirit continued its trip northbound for the Arctic pole and dropped Dave off in the lovely city of Montevideo, Uruguay. And as Theresa's epic journey of studying in a Spanish school, eating chocolate, tasting w... Read Full Entry



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Washed up sealWashed up seal
Washed up seal

An ex-seal, a late pinniped, a former flippered friend... in Cabo Polonio, Uruguay
Sand DunesSand Dunes
Sand Dunes

Cabo Polonio
Wind PatternsWind Patterns
Wind Patterns

Sand Dunes, Cabo Polonio
Deep thoughts by Dave...Deep thoughts by Dave...
Deep thoughts by Dave...

It was only a week ago that I was sitting on a frozen beach watching penguins...
Our amphibian friendOur amphibian friend
Our amphibian friend

At our hostel, this slippery friend hung out on the plastic window cover.
The Dune BuggyThe Dune Buggy
The Dune Buggy

This is what we traveled in, to get to Cabo Polonio through the sand dunes and forests.
Bohemian artworkBohemian artwork
Bohemian artwork

Cabo Polonio
Getting caught in the rainGetting caught in the rain
Getting caught in the rain

Note, Dave's front tells the story...
Our other amphibious friendOur other amphibious friend
Our other amphibious friend

Who hung out with us in the hostel.
Storm CloudsStorm Clouds
Storm Clouds

And the rainwater tank from our hostel
Seals on the rocksSeals on the rocks
Seals on the rocks

Cabo Polonio
Bird's eye viewBird's eye view
Bird's eye view

from the Lighthouse, Cabo Polonio
Dramatic skiesDramatic skies
Dramatic skies

Cabo Polonio



7th April 2014

Envious
You visit such wonderful spots and take great photos. Miss you guys. Come see us on the way home. Big attraction if you do....no sand fleas OR polar bears. Doug and Robin
7th April 2014
Mussels and the Lighthouse

WOW
Somewhat unusual pic to choose...but never seen so many mussels. I've only seen the inland freshwater ocean of Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires...Uruguay impossible to see as the expanse of water is so massive...always wondered what it would be like. But did you see any football?
8th April 2014
Table for two

Table for two
very cool idea

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