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There Go The Trees

There Go The Trees...

A curious thing has been happening lately in Montevideo… the trees have been coming down.  I first noticed it a few weeks ago and now block after block after block of the beautiful treetops are gone. I do need to clarify, the trees aren’t entirely gone, but so aggressively pruned...
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June 23rd, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

It’s Here!

It’s Here!...

Today it’s here.  Autumn in Montevideo.  Cold, rainy and windy as all hell. I knew it would be on it’s way, but not quite so soon. Last year this time was still warm and mild, a late summer after we’d first arrived here.  It was glorious. Today, after two full days of rain,...
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April 15th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

One Year Ago Today

One Year Ago Today...

We arrived in Montevideo on March 26, 2009. What a year!! We’ve had the opportunity to explore so many corners of this great city.  We’ve learned more Spanish and met lots of wonderful people- both Uruguayos and extranjeros.  As many Uruguayos don’t seem to understand,...
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March 26th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Uruguay’s Beef

Uruguay’s Beef...

While we are not usually beef eaters, we can appreciate the quality and protective practices of Uruguay’s beef industry.  There was an excellent article published in yesterday’s edition of Ola Uruguay that I wanted to share regarding this topic: Ola Uruguay, A Look at...
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November 21st, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Living Abroad Makes You More Creative?

Living Abroad Makes ...

Here’s an interesting video discussing how those living abroad tend to be more creative- possibly tied to language skills and adaptation. Interesting studies! “People who live abroad are more creative; and the more time they spend away from home, the more creative they...
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October 23rd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Remate- The Craigsli...

Except in Uruguay, it is a physical location and not an online ‘for sale’ ad. You can find any assortment of thing for sale at these remates (or auction houses). There are everything from antiques, to rugs, small appliances, farm equipment, architectural salvage and...
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October 19th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

A Week (and a half) in Review

A Week (and a half) ...

Spring in Montevideo is coming in fits and starts this year. Cold and rainy one day, 70 degrees the next. I’m amazed at how quickly time here is passing and we’re keeping busy with lots of different activities. Dia del Patrimonio was a great family day. We went to Ciudad...
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October 6th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Día del Patrimonio 2009

Día del Patrimonio ...

Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of September 2009 are ‘Día del Patrimonio’ in Montevideo. This is a cultural heritage weekend where museums open to the public for free and many other usually-private buildings (such as embassies and the Antel tower) are open to the...
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September 25th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Expo Prado 2009

Expo Prado 2009...

Another day in Uruguay- another adventure. Yesterday we went to Expo Prado 2009 for their “Day of the United States’. We hopped the 522 bus on 21 se Setiembre for 16 pesos each, which dropped us off at the edge of Parque Prado in half an hour. Thank you montevideobus...
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September 13th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

El Temporal de Santa...

El Temporal de Santa Rosa is scheduled to hit Montevideo on Sunday Night or Monday, August 30-31st — Right on target. The story goes that Santa Rosa of Peru prayed for a large storm to thwart an impending invasion.  Her efforts worked and the storm held off the attack. Although...
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August 30th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa