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The cemetery
from: "An unplanned stop that was a pleasant surprise" By draak

Background: A violent Marxist urban guerrilla movement, the Tupamaros, launched in the late 1960s, led Uruguay's president to agree to military control of his administration in 1973. By yearend, the rebels had been crushed, but the military continued to expand its hold throughout the government. Civilian rule was not restored until 1985. Uruguay's political and labor conditions are among the freest on the continent.

99 days ago: Williyam published a blog
Salot, and the secret flip flops

August 9th 2008 South America » Uruguay » North » Salto
After an early morning jog, oh yes you heard it here folks, there was just time to grab some breakfast and have a stroll round the shops. In one particular shop my eyes light up. For there, in fron ... 2 photos [full story]

99 days ago: Williyam published a blog
Salto, Soaking time

August 8th 2008 South America » Uruguay » North » Salto
Once we exchange some of our left over Brazilian Reales for Uruguyan pesos we grab a taxi to the hotel and check in to Hotel Los Cedros. Nothing remarkable or otherwise to report about this hotel whic ... [full story]

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