Culture Shock

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hola amigos,

well, it is Friday, so we thought we might as well pop over to Uruguay - as one does.

from the decidedly frenetic and chaotic scenes of Buenos Aires, this is a trip back in time. Almost to, at a guess, I would say 1956 - possibly a Tuesday.

The first rule about driving in Buenos Aires is that there are no rules. As a general guide, take all the drivers from Milan, Paris, Tokyo, New York and Wanstead, put them behind the wheel of a car, show them where the horn is and then blindfold them. Instruct them to drive as fast as they can in whatever direction they like, then you have down town BA. Without a word of a lie, we have seen buses, taxis and cars all going different directions at the same time on the same avenue. amazing. I wanted to hire a bicycle, but W is still laughing at that idea.

Meanwhile, in Uruguay, the pedestrian seems to have right of way. Drivers stop and wave you across the road. What type of red blooded South Americans are the people I ask - closer to Bognor methinks.

Anyway, we are in a place called Colonia, in a great hostel drinking beer. I would add some photos, but do not have a scooby how to do so.

C'mon City

Blue Moon

G

ps please ignore any spelling or grammatical mistakes - I did

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Comments

[Jane L]

Bad drivers
You had me at drivers from Wanstead...

[pete]

Hi
The traffic sounds horrendous, with my double vision I don't dare to cross to the other side of our street so I would be frozen on the pavement in BA. Thanks for news

[Sandra]

Laugh out loud!
Gordon is so witty! Have visions of you riding your bicycle with Wendy holding her head in her hands! Can you watch City on the laptop? Xxxx

[The Hooks]

Sounds like fun... Neil shouted Up the City!!! Have you found some where to watch it???

[Moira]

Mum feels the style of Uruguay would suit her.... old fashioned!!! Enjoy yourself and please don't go on a bike---- knowing you you would have an accident. I am taking my netbook with us next week so we shall be able to keep in touch . M xx

[tangoandllamas]

footie
we found a bar that had the football on just 5 mins from end of the game! Enough for G to celebrate and decide he is wearing his City top to school on Monday!

[Becca & David]

Good to know that it's not just over here that there are nutters!! (I might post David over to you!!!) Single beds?? I'm sure that it must be bliss for you aunty Wendy! :D Don't spend too much time in the pub... you'll forget your day by the time you get home, once you've managed to cross the traffic that is!!! Oh, And Chocolate and Lemon ice cream??? Can you bring me home one of every flavour please???? :D:D Becca, David and bump. xxx