Many people see a new country with an informative guide in the front of the bus describing what they are seeing.  We were most fortunate to have Mike and Gaby to suggest good places to see, inform us about Argentine life, history, culture, and help us translate.  They opened our eyes in a way we Read more

We departed Montevideo for Miami at 8:30 p.m. for the 9 hour flight.  A four hour layover before flying to LA, a 5 hour flight. Kiera met us at the airport and we had a delicious sushi lunch celebration and then on to Blockheads for shaved ice cream. It was a super break and so Read more

This is a statue of Jose Garvasio Artigas Arnal (1764-1850) considered a national hero and is called the “father of Uruguayan nationhood”…(too bad he didn’t ban ugly high rise apartments). The Palacio Salvo is an Art Deco building from the 1920s originally built with a lighthouse in the tower.  I liked the gargoyles.  It is Read more

We left Punta Del Este after bidding farewell to Alma and Cecilia. We took a bus for a two hour ride to Montevideo. Ticket was $8 and the bus was very clean and comfortable with reclining seats.   Julio met us at the bus station and took us to his home for lunch. He lives Read more

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Winter brings storms, sunshine, clouds, and skies that change minute to minute.  The light inspires painters and artists. It touches all who take time to look.    Read more

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Back posting a side trip we made the first week of arriving before flying north to Puerto Iguazu. We wanted to explore the Buenos Aires delta area from Tigre. We caught a small train that brought us to some small towns before arriving in Tigre, a jumping off point for river trips into the Parana Read more

Sunny enough for a bike ride in the neighborhoods.  We enjoyed smelling the scent of the giant eucalyptus trees and ocean pines.  Came upon this cool hotel and walked around the grounds. Then on to a unique gallery/hotel.  The white structure is designed with the idea of birds who build homes in the beach side Read more

We have wanted to visit Puna del Este for so long. It is unbelievable that we are here!  We are lucky to be staying at Mike’s family’s place here. Gracias Nelly and Jim and Rick and Julio!  What a gorgeous place!  It cleared up for a bike ride around the peninsula.  We were lucky to Read more