Our time here is coming to an end in a couple of days and I have some observations. Condiments French fries abound, yet ketchup is nearly impossible to come by in most restaurants. Pepper in the shaker at restaurants is finely ground, nearly white and virtually tasteless. I can easily be mistaken for salt except […]
Chevitos
May 20, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Another word for yum! From Uruguay 09 This extra meaty sandwich is pure Uruguay on a bun. Beef, ham and bacon for the regular sandwich. You can get all kinds of additional stuff like cheese, mushrooms and peppers if you’re so inclined. This is fast food like McDonalds never dreamed it. The meat is real […]
But you should see the other guy
May 16, 2009 by 2 Comments
The sidewalk in this case. I got even by dumping a lot of blood all over it. Here is what happened. I walked down the street from our hotel to the Lavaderia (the laundry) to pick up our clean clothes. There is a slight step up from the sidewalk as you turn into the Lavaderia. […]
Stormy Montevideo
May 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This is what the weather is supposed to be like in May–rainy and cold. We’re in the southern hemisphere, so May is like November in the north. Well, sort of. It doesn’t ever get as cold here as it can get in Montana in November. At least I’ve never felt truly cold. We did get […]
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