I've noticed my blogs becoming more and more about the bigger things on my trip. When I started it seemed like every little thing was worth writing home about, and as I went along and saw more and more amazing things, well, I guess I began to ignore the subtle pleasantries of my trip in my blog. This, though, I think is a bad thing. So, this blog is tribute to my latest subtle pleasantries.
My trip from Punta Del Este turned out to be really cool. I was never really that impressed with the beaches there, but then- 5 minutes outside of town we drive past this huge beach, lined with mansions, and a golf course on the other side of the road!! Where the hell was that! 5 minutes away...oh well, I´m willing to bet the people watching was better at my beach. (at least that's what I'm telling myself) The route to Montevideo followed the coast the whole way, and really the beaches are pretty nice, but the water is not. It is a river delta area, and the water is half salt half fresh...and well the water coming down river isn't the nicest - picture the Mississippi River entering into the Gulf at New Orleans. It turns the ocean a nice brown color closer to Montevideo. As we get closer to the city, huge mansions and embassies start showing up along the coastal road, along with running paths, and beach volleyball and soccer courts. Then suddenly a wall of mostly even height buildings, from the same long past architectural code, faces the coast as if it is a massive fort wall, and you know you are there. It is a cool sight, and the 2 hour ride flew by.
My other small, very guilty pleasantry, was Burger King. Yup, I confessed last time I ate at our fast food in Lima, well- I faltered again...and I loved it! I had not tasted BBQ sauce in a long time, then I sprang for the new western burger (or something like that) and had a sweet taste of home. I must say I really did enjoy it. I do feel terrible though, I had that terrific seafood restaurant, literally for the same price I could have had a huge piece of fresh fish and rice. But, I had eaten that for the last 4 nights....what can I say- I guess you can have too much of a good thing.
I´m back in Buenos Aries now, and ready for my long journey home. I have a bus ticket that leaves tomorrow for Lima, and then hoping on a plane heading for home. You don´t even want to know how long that bus ride is...but it will be my last for a while.....OK- just for shock value, its 72 hours. Yeah, that's right, 72. Wish me luck.
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