Blogs from District of Montevideo, Uruguay, South America - page 9

1-22-12 Sunday When we woke it started to pour, so we ran through the yard to the kitchen where Richard was playing guitar with some friends and other guests of the hostel. We sat over some Mate and waited for the storm to pass before paying our bills and hitting the road. The ride back was just as long if not longer then the ride there. I passed out in the back seat (big surprise) and woke 15 minutes before arriving in Montevideo. The rest of the day was spent in the living room of Francisco’s house while we watched Italian soccer and prepared dinner. Sundays seem quiet here in Uruguay, we drove through the city on our way home and there was hardly anyone in the streets, it seems as they take their rest seriously ... read more

1-20-12 Friday Montevideo is a very intriguing city; I am not sure exactly how to gauge it. The streets are filled with young energetic people engulfed in the antiquity of old buildings slowly dying into the background as posh modern buildings are erected through the shadows. The old buildings are quickly forgotten, they are shrouded by graffiti that floods the city. Government gangs and hoodlums alike canvas these beautiful ghosts as backgrounds for a new era. A new era is much needed. The people of Uruguay are a mix of European decent, to which no one is for certain where they should pledge their allegiance to Spain, France, Italy, Germany, it is a melting pot of all the countries. It seems as though no one really takes pride in maintaining the country they occupying now. As ... read more

Upon arrival at Montevideo airport in the modestly-sized nation of Uruguay, the overall impression is that you have arrived in a country which, despite not being a huge international tourist magnet, is out there to prove its appeal and create a lasting impact. The first port of call for myself was the resort town of Punta del Este, with its sun-kissed beaches, involving scope for surfing action, jet-set mingling yacht moorings, and a host of shops and restaurants which led me to believe this was well and truly the exclusive price end of the South American cost of living scale. In peak season, Punta is choked with tourists who succumb to the city's beachside charms, but getting around is manageable on foot, and the main attractions seem to centre on the peninsula area of the city. ... read more

Sunday 23rd Oct Well its an average hotel room at best and they have wifi but you have to go in to the hallway to use it! Its comfortable though and a good shower. Thank god for Garnier Nutrisse. I put a hair colour through my hair at last and have resorted to bobby pins and a head band to hide 'feral'. Also put some through Shanes beard to help hide the greys, although he still insists there are none! LOL We arrived in Montevideo yesterday afternoon. Shane is wondering where the 'romance' has gone from travel these days. He insists we walk to the hotel from the bus station rather than catch a taxi, so off we head. No directions and no map! After walking around in a circle outide for 5 minutes, I say ... read more

I had a nice 2 day trip to Montevideo - visited the coast, parks and museums.... read more