Temperature. 89. A nice sunny day. Punta del Este, Uruguay.
We tendered ashore and began with a sightseeing promenade through this upscale resort town. A pass through the residential areas of Cantegril, San Rafael, Parque Golf and La Barra, known for its unique hanging bridges. Then a stop at Ralli Museum of Contemporary Art with its fine collection of paintings and sculptures by noted Latin American artists and several pieces by Salvador Dali on display. The attractive modern building is located in the Beverly Hills district surrounded by beautiful mansions. Next we passed by some of Punta's natural wonders - notably its beaches. We ended our tour at Casapueblo, the home and atelier of internationally renowned artist, Carlos Paez Vilaro. Carlos Vilaro signed some prints for us. His home is a dazzling white complex, resembling Spanish-Moroccan architecture, situated on a rocky bluff overlooking the ocean. We returned to the port along the picturesque coastal road. In the evening some of us enjoyed fine dining on the ship at the restaurant-The SS United States. Lydia Kingsborough celebrated her birthday.
Pictured below
-Casapueblo in Punta del Este
-Courtyard at the Ralli Museum in Punta del Este
-Happy Birthday Lydia!
-Hand statue in Punta del Este
-Artist Carlos Paez Vilaro at Casapueblo
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