montevideo

After the wedding everyone bussed it back home via Montevideo where I had the fortune of getting off and not getting back on the coach, as I stopped off for a wee visit to Montevideo to see my mate Adam from Boston who's supposedly teaching English in the area.

First port of call was the fantastic beach at the southern end of town. I think it was called the playa de los pocitos.


They had some pretty good murals in places on the wall that cordons the beach from the street.


Drinking 40's of ice cool beer on the beach in 30 odd degree heat is an indescribably luxurious passtime, we took full advantage.

I must point out too that Montevideo seems to be a haven for the 80's - 90's classic boy racer 1st time rustbucket, the mighty Citroen AX GT! I couldn't believe it, I must have seen honestly about 6 nice tidy examples of this true motoring gem.



Their obelisk is sharper and more dangerous for sure but it just doesn't have the girth of its Argie equivalent.

The following photos were taken on my way back to the ferry, passing through the ciudad vieja and heading towards the puerto (via what I can only describe as a really appaling and treacherous looking slum that I was heading straight into until a guy that I asked for directions kindly advised me to not go near it).

Having said that there are some really charming views around the old town and port.





Adam told me this part of town was full of potential with sack loads of exquisite buildings, only most of them have been left to crumble. It seems like he was right.



I almost didn't notice this dog, blending as it was perfectly with its "natural" habitat.

It's a rusty old skip.