Just before the New Year we made the biggest jump of our trip, flying all the way down to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The reason for such a big shift was to meet up and hanging out with our Portland friend Mariela who was back home for the holidays to spend time with family. Now that we were no longer in the northern hemisphere we were right back into the middle of summer.
Buenos Aires
Although massive in size, we both very much liked and enjoyed Buenos Aires. Besides having our personal local tour guide (Mariela) to tell us about the history and culture of the city, we also wandered a bit on our own taking in the sights and new culinary flavors. With a heavy European influence, Buenos Aires felt different than any other city we have visited on this trip.
Uruguay
Before heading north to Cordoba, we took a boat across the River Plata into Uruguay for a short trip. After exploring the cobbled streets of Colonia we jumped on a couple buses and headed up the coast to one of the many beach towns. Finally getting use out of our tent again, we hung out with Uruguayan college students on summer break, partook in the tradition of mate, and sunbathed on the beach.
Although massive in size, we both very much liked and enjoyed Buenos Aires. Besides having our personal local tour guide (Mariela) to tell us about the history and culture of the city, we also wandered a bit on our own taking in the sights and new culinary flavors. With a heavy European influence, Buenos Aires felt different than any other city we have visited on this trip.
Uruguay
Before heading north to Cordoba, we took a boat across the River Plata into Uruguay for a short trip. After exploring the cobbled streets of Colonia we jumped on a couple buses and headed up the coast to one of the many beach towns. Finally getting use out of our tent again, we hung out with Uruguayan college students on summer break, partook in the tradition of mate, and sunbathed on the beach.
After a couple of nights of camping on the beach we hitch hiked our way back to the capitol city of Montevideo. While it is clear that the city had once been an important financial center, it seems the last few decades have taken a toll with many abandoned and run down buildings. Despite (or perhaps because of) this, the city was very enjoyable to visit and explore.
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