So Ames has filled you in on our trip to Montevideo. We bid adios to Montevideo at 11:30 AM and set off on a 2 hour and 40 minute bus ride to Colonia. Unfortunately, when we arrived it was cold and rainy, not necessarily the best weather for sightseeing by foot. Well, no worries, because we didn't sightsee by foot! As we were walking into town, we passed a golf cart rental place and our friend, Simon, decided to inquire about the rentals. As he went to negotiate I shouted that I was not paying more than $20 American (per person), well Simon y Gareth successfully negotiated for the bargain price of $9 American each, so we were on our way. I should probably add that I was really embarrassed to be renting one of these golf carts and even refused to go in to the shop while the negotiation was in progress, because I felt that the golf cart would scream LOS TURISTAS, but it turned out that this was a town that thrived on tourism and everyone was riding around in a buggy. And I have to admit I was extremely happy to be inside the cart, and able to stay dry and warm.
Colonia was a really quaint town right on the coast of Rio de la Plata, so we could walk right up to the coast, but we were absolutely freezing as you will see from the pictures- we are looking forward to going back when it is warm to enjoy the beaches! Colonia was a great place for a day trip. We went out for a delicious lunch, and then rode around in our buggy to take in the sights. We shopped a bit, toured around and visited a lighthouse. We successfully took in most sights of Colonia in less than 4 hours and while there was not tons to see, what we did see was really beautiful. We caught the 7PM ferry and were back home in Buenos Aires by 10:30PM. It was such an easy trip I can see why people would just continue to renew their visas this way!
Colonia was a really quaint town right on the coast of Rio de la Plata, so we could walk right up to the coast, but we were absolutely freezing as you will see from the pictures- we are looking forward to going back when it is warm to enjoy the beaches! Colonia was a great place for a day trip. We went out for a delicious lunch, and then rode around in our buggy to take in the sights. We shopped a bit, toured around and visited a lighthouse. We successfully took in most sights of Colonia in less than 4 hours and while there was not tons to see, what we did see was really beautiful. We caught the 7PM ferry and were back home in Buenos Aires by 10:30PM. It was such an easy trip I can see why people would just continue to renew their visas this way!
Lighthouse, which we climbed to the top of!
I sucessfully conquered two fears: heights and birds!
The buggy!
Amy and I freezing in front of Rio de la Plata!
I am sending you a set of golf clubs to match your buggy. Looks like you had a great adventure!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to go there with you guys!! Good for you for getting over heights and birds in one shot. Well done, madame. As for the buggy - I have never been more jealous. xo
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