A swift ferry ride from Buenos Aires, we cross river Plate to Uruguay. Then traveling by bus out to the resort town of Punta Del Este (landscape similar to IOWA). Punta is like the Winter Park of Denver, mainly second homes and definately shoulder season. We had to just dream of warmer weather and hot sunshine, but the winter is in full here very windy and even rainy. We sqweeked out one nice afternoon and rented a moped, yipee.
We had a great time touring the penninsula, beaches and neighborhoods. It was also nice to see pine trees not infected with Pine beetles! Staying at the Days Inn felt 5 star. We Then back tracked into the heart of Montevideo the Capital of Uruguay. Montevideo has a more relaxing feel to an otherwise busy city. Our favorite part was the port market: we indulged in good ol Parrilla (BBQ), Provolone cheese and Medio y medio (white wine and sparkling wine in a 50-50 balance of quick drunkeness).
We then walked the ramble wall seperating us from the chocolatey water of the river. It is cold here and the wind seems to slice through our clothes.
Any city that has an exact replica of me cannot be that bad!
Onto the final town of Colonia and we rented a golf cart. It was really funny to drive in an unknown city in an otherwise inadequate vehicle. 
Never mind that it was a perfect way to see Colonia. An old port-fort city, we went to the top of the lighthouse and cruised the stone streets. A hip but touristy town. 
Calling Rusty fore his big 4 0 (happy BD man!), we embaked back to the crazy BA, Argentina. Arriving in the thick of friday rush hour we took the longest bus ride ever (not in time but in pure patience). We had a fun week in Uruguay! Now after a great weekend back
in BA, we are headed to Iguazu falls up north for a quick visit.
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