I was rather nervous about my birthday. Twenty years from now, 30 won't seem so daunting. But right now, it's such a significant milestone that I was thrown into a bit of a funk. I was turning 30 in a foreign country with people whom I have only known for four months. To add fuel … Continue reading Turning 30 in Montevideo
Food Weekends
Filgueira Bodega
Before I left the states, one of my biggest selling points for Uruguay was its two main food and beverage industries, beef and wine. I love wine. Bartending and waiting at some of the most well-known fine dining establishments in Nashville gave me a new appreciation for good food and good wine. My pallet became … Continue reading Filgueira Bodega
College Throwback
I wish I could go back to college. Life was so simple back then. What would I give to go back and live In a dorm with a meal plan again. I wish I could go back to college In college you know who you are You sit in the quad and think “oh, my … Continue reading College Throwback
#HappyBirthday, Brad and Mike – An Elephant of a Tale
Two of my favorite people in Uruguay have birthdays right next to each other. These gentlemen are basically twins anyway so it is only fitting that they are both libras with birthdays days apart. Happy Birthday, Mike and Brad! Happy Birthday to you! One of the first stories Mike told me was his recognition that … Continue reading #HappyBirthday, Brad and Mike – An Elephant of a Tale
Feria Gastronomica
If you are traveling to Montevideo, make sure to check out Facebooks and blogs for information on any fairs (Ferias) that are occurring in the city. There are the weekly ferias that take place along closed streets and in parks. But a few times a month, there are specialty ferias. Two weekends ago Katie, Ana … Continue reading Feria Gastronomica
Here’s To the Katies who Brunch.
One of the fundamental millennial female rituals in the United States is brunching. Restaurants open their garage-door windows on beautiful sunny Sunday afternoons, set their menus with chicken and waffles and eggs Benedict, pre-order extra bottles of champagne and vodka and wait for the hip twenty and thirty something ladies to fly in by the … Continue reading Here’s To the Katies who Brunch.
Colonia
This weekend, I tagged along with Katie to Colonia to meet up with her friends from home who were visiting Buenos Aires. BA is only an hour ferry ride across the river from Colonia, so it was a great meeting place. Located roughly three hours by bus from Montevideo, Colonia is a wonderful edition to … Continue reading Colonia
Just another Parrilla Sunday
One of the great Uruguayan traditions is the parrilla. Translated to barbecue, the parrilla is a large grill filled with delicious cooking meat. And you eat the meat with friends and family. You can have a parrilla at any time, but Sundays are the big days. Most people in Montevideo spend time with their families … Continue reading Just another Parrilla Sunday
Uruguayan Billards
The MVD Mujeres (as the beautiful Ana has coined us) decided to treat ourselves to some good food and some good fun. We went to this restaurant two blocks from my house called La Perdiz. It is one of the delicious staples in Montevideo where you can get the traditional Uruguayan meal - from Asado to … Continue reading Uruguayan Billards
Happy Birthday, Dear Ana!
To my beautiful new friend: I've only known you for a short time, but I feel like we have been friends forever. I respect the hell out of you and feel so privileged that I got to celebrate you for a whole weekend! Ride in this new year like the bad-ass bitch that you are.
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 