Another week of classes has flown by and even more so leading up to our recent trip to Uruguay. We took an hour ferry to Colonia and then a three-hour bus ride to Montevideo. On the way we enjoyed the refreshing view of land and animals, cows, horses, and sheep. As it is the low season, the city offered the same tranquility and lots of the South American herbal drink maté. However, the Uruguayan peso, about 38 to 1 US dollar, cost our energy and our wallets.
Upon arrival, we explored the beautiful architecture of la Ciudad Vieja where we stayed. The next day we strolled along the boardwalk and cooked our very own asado. On our last full day, we traveled two hours to Punta del Este, a small resort town full of beaches and flora such as cacti and aloe. We ate the national dish chivito and visited Casapueblo, known as the “Greek island of Uruguay.” Before going home, we checked out the Montevideo Botanical Garden and then were on our way.
