It is very strange to say that Spring break was last weekend. I mean, it's September! A much appreciated four day weekend inspired a rental car trip to the neighboring beach town of Punta del Este. This is a very posh area of Uruguay where all the celebrities and wealthy families vacation during warmer months. … Continue reading Punta Del Este (Spring Break)
Uruguay
She’s Got A License to Drive!
Before I was about to leave for Uruguay, I realized that my Tennessee license was going to expire on my 30th birthday. So my dad and I headed to the Texas DMV to get a new Texas license. Long story short, the process was way more tedious than we thought, AND I would have had … Continue reading She’s Got A License to Drive!
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
Noche De Nostalgia – August 24th
A night of Nostalgia. At first it sounds somber - A longing for the past. A yearning for what has been. But in Uruguay, the night before the recognized Independence Day is one of celebration for nostalgia. It is a celebration of the past decades of music and what once was that brought us to … Continue reading Noche De Nostalgia – August 24th
The Wine Experience
The amazing Tavis organizes wine events through the ever fabulous Internations, which brings international people together through community events. This month the Wine Explorers of Montevideo went to a little wine bar in Mercado del Puerto called The Wine Experience. This is an amazing venue! It is well decorated, super open for mingling and conversations, and … Continue reading The Wine Experience
Waiting for the Green Man
Whenever we took students overseas, we always had to have a lesson on cross walks. Most people don't really think about having to cross a street unless they are heading to a major metropolitan area where foot traffic is exceptionally high. Jaywalking in foreign countries can be dangerous AND costly if an officer sees you … Continue reading Waiting for the Green Man
Miss Rumphius
Once upon a time a little girl sat in her mother's arms and listened to the methodical voice of her mother reciting the tale of a girl who painted clouds in the sky, became a librarian to help others find their adventures, saw far away places, and came home to live by the sea. However, … Continue reading Miss Rumphius
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 