Montevideo

Montevideo, Uruguay

The capital of Uruguay has many charming areas.  It has some areas that are very refined and european.  There are other parts that fill a little more gritty.  I am glad that I have some wonderful friends in the city.  I truly enjoyed my time visiting and hope to return soon.

Here are a few pictures that I took all in the same day while I was out and about in the city. Parque Rodo always reminds me of Spain.




 

Patio Andaluz in El Parque Rodo

Parque Rodo

Montevideo, Uruguay

The Cannon store as seen from the bus

The Gaucho statue on Avenida 18 de Julio

Rivera, Uruguay and Brazilian Border Crossing

There is a fun little city on the northern border of Uruguay.  The city is actually two cities.  One is in Uruguay (Rivera) and the other is in Brazil (Santana do Livramento).  There is a plaza in the middle of everything.  Half of the plaza is in Brazil and half of it is in Uruguay. If you walk across the plaza you have crossed an international border.

International border.  Brazil on the left and Uruguay on the right.

Fountain at night

Police horse taking a break in the shade

Tree and sky

Asuncion Paraguay

The Government Palace - Asuncion

The Government Palace - Asuncion

Guards in Asuncion

My Hotel in Asuncion, Paraguay

El Cabildo in Asunción, Paraguay

I'm spending a couple days in Paraguay and I have to say that Asunción is an interesting capitol city. It has a lot of beautiful historic buildings and areas. There are also many old buildings in need of repair and I would love to see them restored and maintained. One beautiful old building is the Cabildo. This pink colonial building is very much worth a visit. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of its simple clean colonial beauty.

El Cabildo Asunción, Paraguay

Stairs in El Cabildo in Asunción, Paraguay

Window in El Cabildo in Asunción, Paraguay

Art in Asunción, Paraguay

Cathedral in Asuncion

La Catedral Metropolitana de Asuncion

(Left - One of the side naves in the cathedral)
(Right - Paseo Comuneros)

Legislative Palace in Montevideo, Uruguay

A good friend from Montevideo came with me for a tour of the national government building El Palacio Legislativo. It truly is an amazing building. The stone and wood working inside and outside are wonderfully artistic. The details are astounding and everywhere. And, the library, oh the library, it is simply an enchanting room. I would love to spend an afternoon reading in it; in one of the big leather arm chairs surrounded by books, statues, history and the most enticing smell... the smell of knowledge and wisdom written on paper and bound in leather.

The Legislative Palace in Montevideo, Uruguay

Library in the Palace - notice the inlaid wood

Detail above a door in the Legislative Palace - solid stone

Detail of a gate at the Legislative Palace

Teatro Solis - Montevideo Uruguay

Teatro Solis is such a wonderful and beautiful place. I was lucky enough to get to visit there this year and to be acompanied by one of my most favorite people. Gracias Lila.

Teatro Solis - Montevideo


Teatro Solis - Montevideo

La Casa de Guerra

This house has a very special place in my heart, life and mind. It has been in many dreams. It fills me with happy memories and good feelings. It is my sanctuary and my peace.

La Casa

La Casa

La Casa

La Casa

La Casa

Montevideo - Uruguay

It has been a long time since I was last in Montevideo, Uruguay. I was very exicted to return to this charming South American capitol city. The main reason to return was to visit dear friends (whom I would include as being as dear as family to me). Of course, this is a very cold time of year to visit Uruguay, but I want to be here for my birthday. Here are a few pictures from Montevideo.

Montevideo's Ciudad Vieja in the beautiful country of Uruguay

El Cerro in Montevideo, Uruguay

Locks on Avenida 18 de Julio - Montevideo

When you find someone special, get a lock and together place it on the fence and then throw the key into the fountain. Judging by the number of locks, Montevideo is a happy place.

Plaza de la Constitución - Montevideo

The wind kicking up the Río de la Plata - Montevideo

La Ramba - Montevideo