Montevideo, Uruguay. 92 and sunny- a summer feeling for sure.
Montevideo, founded in 1724, is both an old and modern city and the seat of Uruguay's government. Not merely the "D.C." of Uruguay, it is also the cultural, financial, and commercial center of the country. And with 1.3 million residents- it's largest city as well.
This day was a real highlight. The day began with a city orientation tour visiting the main points of Montevideo with stops to photograph important monuments, but we found time for shopping. Then a drive past beautiful expensive real estate and beaches- homes of the rich and famous?? We then drove 30 km northeast off Montevideo to visit the truly outstanding Juanico Winery. Our trip was nice except for our driver who thought it was the Indy 500. We were greeted by a cute young man who explained all we thought we wanted to know about the winery and their wines. It was even better when we tasted the wines! The tasting was followed with culinary delights of assorted meats, breads and olive oils. Next came a meal that was enough to feed an army-veggies, grilled meats, more wine and a dessert to delight both the palate and the eyes. Needless to say we were very happy campers. To culminate a perfect time, the hosts surprised us with Tango dancers. Then some of our very own then entertained us (what happens in Uruguay...). Another shopping trip in town and we were off to Buenos Aires!
Pictured below
-Palacio Salvo in the Old City
-World Trade Center Montevideo
-Parliament Building
-Covered Wagon Monument
-Juanico Winery
-Tango dancing at the Juanico Winery
-More Tango from Joe Melnyk (or is that Pacino)
-Leaving Montevideo and bound for Buenos Aires
