Sand Castles and Sculptures
January 26, 2014
Playa Marindia, Marindia, Uruguay
A yearly event held over a weekend in the summer of Uruguay, some sand sculptures fly in for the event. It was a great weather day to visit with some friends in the neighborhood and see the sand art.
El Fortin de Santa Rosa, Uruguay
on March 5, 2015
After the first long day of movers packing the belongings that were to be shipped back to the USA, went down to the beach and great friends Cristian and Juan were in the surf, first time try for Juan. A bit of tranquilo and memory making after a long day.
Atlántida, Uruguay
on August 10, 2013
We went for a walk to the beach the normal guy who is always down at the beach fishing and not catching anything was all of a sudden rushing up the hill. Apparently to call some friends to say the ‘Lisa’ fish was in abundance. We watched as people came running with their poles and kept casting out and pulling Lisa fish every time. Everyone moved down the beach south as a separated group closer and closer to the city of Atlantida then all went back up the beach north to pick up what they had caught. Everyone seemed to know what fish laying on the beach were theirs.
Canelones, Canelones, Uruguay
on May 5, 2013.
The ciudad of Canelones celebration of its 200th year anniversary had a day of activities including a parade and concert in the park. After watching the parade we wandered around the park to watch the rugby practice and see the zoo and as we left the concerts were about to begin. Hearing the warmup it was not exactly the music we would like to hear, but the crowd seemed as if they were going to enjoy it.
Canelones is like most other small towns in uruguay in design… 1 main square with a church, police, store, bank. Then a secondary square that is not really used. It is one of the cleaner cities in Uruguay as some of the residents try to make a difference.
Colonia, Uruguay
on January 26, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
Originally a Portuguese settlement, cleaned up and a touristy spot. The closest port to boat back to Argentina.
Towards Colonia, Uruguay
on January 25, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
Driving from Montevideo to Colonia, with some stops in San José de Mayo, Nuevo Helvecia, Rosario.
Montevideo, Uruguay
on January 24, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
The closed train station.
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Montevideo, Uruguay
on January 24 & 25, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
From the meat market to the being remodels veggie market to the tango market and the storm clouds at congress…
The Gold Coast, Uruguay
on January 23, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
The drive from La Barra near Punta Del Este to Montevideo, stopping in some of the coast towns on the way. Atlantida, El Fortin, Costa Azul…
Piriapolis, Uruguay
on January 22, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
Piriapolis, Uruguay is a resort town designed for vacations. Started in 1890.
José Ignacio to La Paloma, Uruguay
on January 21, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
From the small ‘ritzy’ town with few casas, and having a grand light house… Then a drive east on Ruta 10 to the bolsas, or small ferry to take us to a bunch of empty land, that will be filled once a bridge is built. It is in the plans for the country. A small Hamburgesa.. ummm and headed to the La Paloma lighthouse, a drive north for quick shots of the palm savannah before dark.
Punta Del Este, Uruguay
on January 20, 2012 from
First Trip to Uruguay, 2012
For some reason, didn’t take too many fotos on the first day, but it is made up for in the future…