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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

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 ...

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

Our ‘NocheR...

The ‘Noche de la Nostalgia’ festivities are done and while we had a little time to rest today, it’s not a US holiday so we both had to work today.  It is was an extremely quiet morning, as I think the whole city was asleep after the late night/early morning celebrations. We...
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August 25th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Missing the Coffee S...

One thing that I miss in Uruguay: American style coffee shops. I know, I know. This is not the USA and why would there be American style coffee shops here? We knew that this wasn’t the same kind of coffee culture as the USA. It’s just taking some getting used to. I love...
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August 22nd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Noche de la Nostalgi...

Both August 24th and August 25th are a special dates in Uruguayan culture. August 25th is Uruguayan Independence Day and is a national holiday.  If you want to read about Uruguay’s fight for independence, you can do so here.  Shops will be closed and people spend the day with...
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August 21st, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Lightbulbs by Suki D...

While we’ve focused on retelling our experiences in Uruguay, there are some times when something is written so beautifully and thoroughly that it shouldn’t be paraphrased. A wonderful friend of ours wrote the following article about the daily realities of life in Montevideo....
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August 11th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

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