We are in beautiful beach town of Punta Ballena (Whale Point), Uruguay. We are just 10km from the "mouth" of the Rio Uruguay into the Atlantic Ocean. We are staying in what was once the home of a famous Uruguayan artist - Carlos Páez Vilaró. It's a mamoth building, standing 10 stories tall and built against the rocks of the point. We have watched some pretty spectacular sunsets from their decks.
Today we went into Piriapolis and rode the chair-lift to the top of Cerro San Antonio. It was an open chairlift, similar to what you ride when you go skiing, but it went up over 4 streets and a couple of people's yards. Very strange but kinda fun. The view from the top of the town and the beach and out into the bay was lovely. (Technically this is not a bay, but that's what it looks like - we can't see Argentina from here)
We have been spending our free time wandering the streets of both Punta del Este and Piriapolis and closer to home, the impressive building we're staying in. We are just soaking in the time with Mike's parents. It feels like the week here is about to end and it has just flown by. Luckily, from here we move on to Buenos Aires. I'm really looking forward to the big city.
Tomorrow is Mike and I's 19 year anniversary. It feels like forever ago. It's nice to be with his parents for the occasion. We're looking forward to sharing a bottle of champagne on the water at sunset. This is the life... :)
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