Uruguay
Aguada

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    • Day 77

      Montevideo

      March 16, 2020 in Uruguay ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      I was excited to see Yves and Roland somewhere in Bolivia. I was totally assure that those crazy beer lovers wouldn’t be able to leave Switzerland. But if they can’t do it should I just stop traveling and resign?
      Totally not. On my way to Bolivia I planned to take a ferry from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. From there a flight to Salta and then a bus to the boarder of Bolivia. Close to the boarder I meant to take a train to Salar de Uyuni. What a crazy journey could that have been right?
      But they stopped me already in Montevideo, no foreigners can enter Argentina today because just right now at this very day they closed the borders.
      Without running scared I staid one more night in Uruguay’s capital and made my plans of going back to Brazil as fast as possible. The idea, to be in the largest country once every Latin American country has closed its boarders.
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    • Day 36

      The Uruguayan way of life

      December 24, 2022 in Uruguay ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

      After 2 wonderful days in Buenos Aires together with my family we made our way to Uruguay. To get there we first took a boat to Colonia del Sacramento. This little sleepy colonial town is definitely worth a short visit! We then took the bus to Montevideo where my sister has been living for the past two years to spend the first Christmas with palm trees, heat and lots of meat which is actually an understatement. You will only realize what the Asado is all about when you experience the true culture behind it. It is not just lots of meat on a barbecue but rather all about the slow cooking process, having the patience while also enjoying time with family and friends. This is what makes it so special and part of South American culture. After Christmas we went on a wonderful trip up the coast line of Uruguay towards Brazil. We had several stops along the way and I think I was truely able to capture some of the highlights of this trip and the beauty of this county. So many deserted beaches with almost no people, amazing wildlife and of course the most prettiest sunsets. We also visited two museums (MACA museum and CASA PUEBLA) of well known Uruguayan artists which also reflect the modern way to live. Thank you Uruguay for these wonderful two weeks of the New Year. I’m almost finished with my first week of Spanish class. I just love it. And don’t you agree that the best place to actually learn Spanish is the beach? :DRead more

    • Day 76

      Celebrating life

      February 2, 2023 in Uruguay

      Wow! I cannot believe that my time in Uruguay has come to an end. After spending 5 weeks with my sister I cannot wait to start a new adventure. To recap the last weeks.. On the 17th of January my sister organized an amazing birthday party for me for my 30th birthday. In the evening of the 17th we even went to a rooftop bar overlooking Montevideo which was so amazing and a night I will never forget! I was also able to blow out so many candles! So many wishes for the next year! :)
      The next day the party continued as the carneval in Montevideo started (which is known to be the longest carnival in the world).

      I then extended my Spanish class for another week and an article was written with some pictures of all the students. Can you spot me? :)
      After my Spanish course was over i went on an wonderful girls trip with two of my sisters friends and their daughter which are from Argentina. It was so much fun being only on a trip with girls even though very exhausting at times as the girls hardly speak any English. However it really helped me to improve my Spanish skills! During the trip we were even able to go to a shelter for marine animals. And of course I was able to see some rescued penguin babies. :) Funny because magallanic penguins were still missing on my list! We then spend wonderful days at the beach, enjoying the sun, the ocean and of course the typical South American drink Mate! Thank you Uruguay for this precious time and thank you to my amazing big sister who I look up to and who constantly amazes me! 😘 And to her wonderful partner in crime! They both have made my stay so great ❤️ now off to Brazil 🇧🇷 for my next adventure!
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    • Day 12

      Food

      October 18, 2023 in Uruguay ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F

      Uruguay like Argentina is big on meat. Here there are two main foods, chivitos and Millanasa. Chivitos is a sandwhich made of thinly sliced meat (ham, or pork) served in a roll. I ate it twice and it was dry both times. Maybe I missed the spread?
      The other was Millianasa which was thin pork or chicken breaded and then fried. Like chicken fried steak or Schnitzel. There is a version that is served with tomato sauce and cheese (like chicken Parm) but I ordered the basic version. It was fine and tasted exactly like it should.
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    • Day 127

      Montevideo - Arrivé dans la capitale

      March 23, 2018 in Uruguay ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

      Après la raclette mangée la veille nous ne pouvions que bien dormir. Coupables d’avoir mangé tout ce gras, Romain et Mathieu se motivent à faire une petite séance de sport improvisée grâce à une vidéo d’un coach plutôt allumé (aller les gens et avec le sourire !). Du fractionné pour Romain, du renforcement musculaire pour notre ami Mathieu, quant à Pierre et son cross fit, c’est déjà loin ... 😊 ! Après une petite sieste réparatrice en plein soleil (oui c’est aussi ça la vie d’aventurier), nous remballons le campement avant de prendre la route, direction Montevideo. On fera escale dans une petite alimentation pour y acheter des légumes dans l’optique de confectionner une succulente salade ce soir, fini le gras !!! Après 1h30 de route nous arrivons dans la capitale Uruguayenne. ça n’est pas ce à quoi l’on s’attendait, la ville semble assez pauvre, les bâtiments sont défraîchis, l’architecture sans âme, peut être n’avons nous pas fait les beaux quartiers, nous sommes pourtant dans le centre. 16h étant passées nous privilégions le fait de se renseigner sur les choses à visiter demain ainsi que les endroits où aller ce soir plutôt que de se lancer à la visite de la ville. Nous déciderons donc d’aller dans un bar live (fun fun) avec des représentations diverses et variées. À notre arrivée un couple danse le tengo sur une scène au milieu du bar, l’ambiance y est chaleureuse, les lumières tamisées, ça augure une bonne soirée. Le spectacle se poursuit par un petit concert de musique typique d’Uruguay, deux musiciens et une chanteuse c’est un régal. Mathieu et Romain vont endiabler le dancefloor avec deux femmes Uruguayenne, l’une jeune, l’autre un peu moins, bref un régal. On rentrera peu après vers 2h30, dodo demain c’est visite de la ville !Read more

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