SOUTH AMERICAN ADVENTURE

URUGUAY

The Republic of Uruguay is the smallest independent South American Country. It is on the east coast facing the South Atlantic Ocean. Brazil to the North (1/45) the size; Argentina to the West and South (1/15) the size. It is a small population of 3.0 Million and 1.5 million live in Montevideo . Named by the Spanish, which translated means “I see a hill.” There is a colonial part of the city, build in 1790, 

 This is the gate that separates the old city from the new city.

This was the tallest building in South America. Six stories when it was built.

Plaza Constitucion close to the docks, nearby the old port market building. It has lost none of its charm and has been converted into shops and restaurants. 

The entrance to the Mercado Porta 

These are the bowls that the locals drink their tea from. Mata 

The Plaza Independencia with the the Palacio Salvo in the center - first high building - which is is 6 stories high. 

The oldest theatre.

UBER EATS

The new President, Vice President, and the first black female Senator. 

Beautiful grafitti on the street.

Wonderful artisan market

More grafitti

The alter in the old colonial church.

Very liberal government....use for medicinal and recreational. 

The US embassy

WI FI everywhere

WORK SAVE COMMERCE 

The large estuary of the Rio de la Plata in the south. It is a large body of water  that looks like an Ocean. 

There are no large mineral resources in the country. The country is a Republic, basically a firm middle class, and has Argentina and Brazil tourists.  The Portuguese were the first to discover Brazil, after which the Spanish arrived and killed all of the indigenous population - the Charrua tribe. 

The biggest import from Uruguay is beef,cheese,milk and lamb. Argentina and Brazil are the largest trading partners. 

The tango and the Candombe from the 1800’s is the traditional dance. Barrel shaped drums, a guitar player, 2 singers, and a dancing routine.

 Beautiful singer..

 

The Uruguayans claim that they invented the tango, and the Argentinian’s claim also , with Carlos Gardel. Gardel ‘s birth is either in France or Uruguay? But he moved to Buenos Aires at age 6. It was there his melancholy ballads created the Tango. 

FAMOUS ARTISTS OF BRAZIL

Joaquin Torres Garcia, born in Montevideo (1874-1949) 

He started his career by making wooden toys for children. The art form most associated with his name is Constructivism. Which is a form of abstract art using signs and symbols and a variety of materials.

CARLOS PAEZ VILARO

This is the home that Carlos VILARO lived and worked in...it is now a museum...

this young boy was having fun with the sculpture

He is particularly well known for the mural he completed in 1960 in the tunnel connections the two builds of the Pan American Union in Washington,DC. He has an extraordinary Spanish-Moroccan house he has built on a cliff at Punta Ballena near Punta del Este. (1923-2014)

PABLO ATCHUGARRY 

This is Pablo Atchugarry creating a sculpture.

Gorgeous sculpture garden

Sculpture artist who was born in Uruguay. He has a famous foundation in Mantiales which is along the area of the coastal towns. He uses white Carrara marble , grey Bardinler, and Pink marble from Portugal.  (1954-  )He has galleries in New York and Miami. 

THE WINE DISTRICT OF URUGUAY

The use of concrete vats for the white wines was unique.

Uruguay is one of the most significant countries in the Latin American wine industry. Its location in the same latitude as Argentina,Chile, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and warm weather are beneficial for healthy vine development. 

Of the 19 regions within Uruguay , 15 have vineyards,producing more than 90 million liters of wine from 9,000 vineyard hectares. In Uruguay, the predominant red grape plantings are Tannat,Merlot,Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Malbec. The white grape plantings are Albariño,Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Riesling.

Beautiful setting

Local beer

Meal at Frances Mallman restaurant. The salad was made with radishes,small grilled potatoes, basil and mint....fabulous...

Typical appetizer of cheese,hams, and olives. 

 Francis Mallmann is from Garzon and has one of the most significant restaurant in Uruguay. Gorgeous setting...wonderful meal. 

PUNTA DEL ESTE - JOSE IGNACIO 

This is the province where Jose Ignacio is located....

The coast line of the are...

Punta del Este is recognized worldwide for its beaches and fabulous energy during the summer season. The charming town of Jose Ignacio offers a variety of choices either at the beach or in the inside of Uruguay, where one can take advantage of all four seasons. 

Every night a beautiful sunset...

This is a beautiful property.

Art work in the Estancia.

This is my hotel...

Isla de Lobos

5 miles off the coast of Punta del Este. There is a large colony of sea lions of about 200,000. 

We are fighting over a female.

I’m cool..I got the girl!!

I gave up!!

FINALLY.... These are the wonderful memories of my trip.....

My very favorite food on everything...Dulce de Leche

Maurice, my wonderful guide and driver who knew everyone in the area!!

Beautiful art....

Beautiful spaces...

Wonderful vistas

Gorgeous sculpture

Always a place for food or drink!!

Quirky people...

Gentle art.......

AND THEN A REMINDER OF HOME.....

THIS IS AN INCOMPLETE AND ABANDONED PROJECT THAT IS ON THE GORGEOUS COAST OF PUNTA DEL ESTE 

TRUMP...Bolivia, take Lithium 

Chile...take Copper

                                                                   Venezuela - take Oil

Uruguay.......will he take our WATER?????