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Mar 6, 2021
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Cougarclaw
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We took a ferry there across the Rio plata and spent the
Day in a Uruguayan tourist town. Absolutely gorgeous place.
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Weird question. Have any of you ever vacationed in Uruguay? I met some people from there today and realized I’ve never
Slim
Broscience major
3/6/21 8:25pm
Served a mission there in 1963 -64. Great food, safe, friendly people. I watch
Y'sWoody
3/6/21 8:28pm
You're almost 80?
Manti
3/6/21 8:30pm
Mid 70s would work with that math.
gwalker
3/6/21 8:36pm
77, but I still skateboard, surf (SUP) and mountain bike (E-bike. Just retired.
Y'sWoody
3/6/21 8:51pm
That's awesome!
Manti
3/6/21 8:52pm
RE: 77, but I still skateboard, surf (SUP) and mountain bike (E-bike. Just
BIG XII Coug
3/6/21 8:59pm
Right on!
SinkingQuffa
3/6/21 10:20pm
I think my dad was there then on his mission as well. I'll need to double check.
BlueBlood94
3/6/21 8:59pm
Yep, he was a missionary in Uruguay from 61-64.
BlueBlood94
3/6/21 9:09pm
Was his name Elder? What's his last name?
Y'sWoody
3/6/21 11:03pm
Will send you a board mail.
BlueBlood94
3/7/21 2:14pm
My son used to joke with the Uruguayan Elders in his mission that they were
gwalker
3/6/21 8:34pm
I had a patient today from Uruguay and his granddaughter was from Argentina but the woman from Argentina was much
Slim
3/6/21 8:40pm
I’ve heard Uruguayans describe themselves as Argentines with an inferiority
Soy Celeste
3/6/21 8:43pm
From the little research I’ve done Uruguay seems to have remained low key better than Argentina
Slim
3/6/21 8:44pm
Since Argentines have a reputation for having huge egos, most Latins would say
gwalker
3/6/21 8:48pm
I always say Uruguay is like Argentina’s Canada.
Kavorka
3/6/21 9:59pm
Great spot. They cook beef to perfection. Beaches east of Montevideo beautiful.
MajorZeus
3/6/21 8:39pm
Just be sure to ask for cheese as a topping when you order pizza.
sah22
3/6/21 8:51pm
Where I served corn was a common topping
Slim
3/6/21 9:13pm
We took a ferry there across the Rio plata and spent the
Cougarclaw
3/6/21 8:53pm
I read somewhere that it’s one of the top countries for expats
maxpowers
3/6/21 8:59pm
The wife is from Brazil. We go there often. Short flight from where she's from.
JarJarBeeps
3/6/21 9:07pm
A solid meh. Worth stopping by if you're in Brazil or BA already.
vagabonder
3/6/21 10:20pm
I travel there often as I have an office in Montevideo. It is a great place. Calm, great beaches, some great restaurants
specsauce
3/6/21 10:26pm
What do you do for work?
DG2
3/6/21 10:34pm
BPO services, focused on healthcare, technology, and accounting services.
specsauce
3/6/21 10:48pm
Have you eaten at El Palenque in Ciudad Vieja?Awesome steaks! Btw, Punta del
Soy Celeste
3/6/21 10:35pm
Shouldn’t have said Northwest. You are right it is East. It always seemed north when I’ve gone there.
specsauce
3/6/21 10:50pm
El Palenque is located in the old train depot in Mercado del Puerto. It’s right
Soy Celeste
3/7/21 5:21am
I served there from 2010-2012. Montevideo is a great city to visit.
Tesla Coug
3/7/21 1:13pm
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