Waking up today and preparing ourselves for a day of touring wasn’t easy. Last night was a pretty epic session and everybody was feeling tender. But a backpacker’s life doesn’t allow for a mop around, the show must go on. Montevideo is a nice city, bad smell though. There seems to be a good culture to the city and a friendly and secure atmosphere. Hotel is in great location too so no complaints. United game was the first priority so we watched 1st half of United - Blackburn, Wonder Wessy Brown stole in at far post and headed us into the lead. Happy days. 2nd half had to be abandoned because City tour was on the agenda.
A bus with an English speaking guide took us around to all the main spots. The Plaza Independicia, with a statue of Uruguay national independence hero, General Artigas. A museum dedicated to him consisting of his remains exists under the statue. The bus took us to the Prada neighbourhoods of Monty, the upper class, consisting of very nice houses and parks. Monty consists of a series of statues, most dedicated to national heroes. Seen the presidents house aswell which wasn’t much better than me own house at home. Government building was pretty spectacular with very sophisticated and elegant architecture, interior and design. The final stop was a panoramic viewpoint of Monty, where we sampled our first bit of Mate Tea, which is disgusting! Its a part of daily life in Uruguay, 90% of people on the street (male & female) carry this spherical shaped cup filled with tea leaves and a flask of hot water under their arm; filling the cup and drinking the tea through a fancy straw. I don’t see the fascination myself!
That night we went out to the W Lounge, a really young vibrant club, buzzing with activity. Before entering the club Mike, meself and Jenn and Jules couldn’t resist the lure of the Rock N Shake, an amusement ride which spun us, shook us, jumped us, tossed us and rocked us silly!! The club was big with 4-5 different dance floors and stages where dancers were performing (Don’t worry they kept their clothes on!). A good night was had all round, we ate breakfast at 7 when we came back from d club and than went to bed!
Choi,
Tom
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