12.31.2008

"Faro"


La Paloma Light House, it was builded in 1874 after many accidents in the area.
You can visit on saturdays, sundays and hollidays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
La Paloma is an interesting small town located in "Rocha" Department (State), 240 km from Montevideo.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12.30.2008

Sand boarding

12.29.2008

In Process


Doing a great job restoring this building

12.28.2008

Door

12.27.2008

Occupied

12.26.2008

"Kiosco"

12.24.2008

Inside


Inside Museo Romantico
HAPPY HOLYDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!

12.23.2008

12.19.2008

12.18.2008

lines in the way

12.17.2008

12.16.2008

Old Street Light


You can see the water fountains for the horses that used to be parked there.

12.12.2008

Lines

12.11.2008

Old Water Works Building


Today is a Bank, like many other old buildings in the area.

12.10.2008

Colors #2

12.09.2008

Street

12.08.2008

Romantic Museum (Museo Romantico)


Did I mention that museums are free in Montevideo?
This one is an extravagant merchant’s residence built in 1830, filled with opulent Montevideo's 19th century furniture, clothing and personal effects (ladies fans, perfume bottles, travel vanity, etc.) of the city’s old elite. It gives the visitor a good view of how the well to do lived in Montevideo.
Address: 25 de Mayo 428
Phone: (598) 915 53 61
Tuesdays to Fridays 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Sundays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Last Friday night, was the "Museos en la Noche" night, where lots of Museums were open until midnight, also there were lots of performances in the streets.

12.07.2008

Asado


This is the typical BBQ in Uruguay, lots of very good meat, usually goes with salads and "medio y medio" (half white wine and half Champagne) It is delicious!

12.06.2008

At the Beach

12.04.2008

12.03.2008

Details



Bank building details on a rainy day

12.02.2008

Teatro Solis



In August of 1856 the "Solis Theatre" opened its doors for the first time with an opera by Verdi Ernani. In 1998, due to a fire, it closed its doors and the restoration process begun, lasting 10 years. In october 2008 it reopened with a grand inauguration. Today you can visit with guided tours or to enjoy a variety of shows.
Juan Díaz de Solís was the Capitan of the Spanish navy and one of the first explorers to enter the Río de la Plata estuary in South America.

12.01.2008