Making Our Way to Uraguay

We crossed the mouth of the river and landed in Montevideo, Uraguay where it sets at the end of the river at the Atlantic Ocean. We took a high-speed propane-fueled ferry. It was smooth and comfortable. Cheaper than flying, and faster if you take into account the time at the airport, not the lengthy security process and normal-size restrooms.

Montevideo feels very European in its architecture, shopping areas, and culture. And then there is the beef and wine. Lunch consists of a large steak. One orders al a carte and orders extra on the side. Usually a salad or fries and of course the wine. We found many of the usual wines are produced in Uruguay but a wine unique to Uruguay is Tannat which is similar to a cabernet sauvignon.

Sandy beaches and people out to enjoy a nice day. Cars were parked along the beach from the streets and passengers pulled out chairs and sat on the sidewalk along the beach. It is the end of winter and everyone wants to be out. Some people braved the beach and a few even took their walk in the water.

We drove east along the coast to Punta del Este. This is the southernmost point in Uruguay. Many people from m Montevideo have a second place here and spend the weekends here. The ocean is clear and free of the sediment that washes in closer to the river.