11 March 2010
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South America Trip
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Uruguay
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Last Update 15 March 2010
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Day 68 : Carmelo As I have to found out that busses to the North of Argentina will not leave before saturday, I decide to stick to my old plan, getting back to BA via Carmelo. Carmelo is a super-mellow little town with a lush central square, which streets slope down to its carefully re...
10 March 2010
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South America Trip
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Uruguay
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Last Update 15 March 2010
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Day 67 : Barra de Valizas At km 265 of Route 9, is the town of Castillos, with murals painted on the facades of its houses, sitting amidst extensive palm groves. A few kilometers away is the Wind Power Plant, consisting of mills from 40 to 70 metres tall. From there on Route 16 to the ...
09 March 2010
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South America Trip
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Uruguay
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Last Update 15 March 2010
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Day 66 : Punta del Diablo At 14:30 I am leaving for Eastern Uruguay, which is considered as Uruguay's playground – a long stretch of beaches all the way from Montevideo to the Brazilian border offering something for everyone – surfers, party animals, nature freaks and famil...
08 March 2010
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South America Trip
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Uruguay
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Last Update 15 March 2010
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Day 63 + 65 : Montevideo In the late morning, I arrive in the international bus terminal 'Tres Cruces' in Montevideo. I have to take a local bus to arrive in the functional center of the city, 'Plaza Independencia' to get to my hostal. Once accomodated, I go out for lunch and a scroll ...
06 March 2010
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South America Trip
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Uruguay
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Last Update 15 March 2010
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Day 61+62 : Colonia del Sacramento Colonia is considered a key to the rivers. It is located in a strategic position in order to control incoming ships to the Uruguay, and Parana rivers, and tributaries. From Solis on in 1516, Lusitanians, Spaniards, English and Dutchmen visited these c...