New Article on Matador Change

One of my trips to an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico featured on Matador Change: click here.

Pictures from Nostalgia Night

Just a few images from Nostalgia Night...not exactly what you expect to see from a country in South America eh??



Man I wish I could pull off the hippie look as well as this cool cat....

Noche de La Nostalgia - Nostalgia Night

You know who that group is in the above picture - no joking.

It's coming soon...Nostalgia Night. Old ones, young ones and anyone celebrate this night to tunes mainly from the 80s and older. Apparently it is the biggest party night (full of dancing) that Uruguay offers. Absolutely beautiful. Families go out on the town at night together. Age doesn't matter. It is all about rejoicing and enjoying the oldies...whether you lived during them or weren't even a thought for your parents yet.

Get ready..August 24th is just around the corner.

Speaking Uruguayan Part #1

Did I just hear, "Check yourself"? I continue on with my walk along Peatonal Sarandi and I hear it again. Do I have my crips colors and gang apparel on today?

Oh wait, maybe people are saying, "Check-a say". Hold up, what does that mean. What is this?

If you are sauntering along the blocks, out eating somewhere, or basically doing anything in the public realm of Uruguay and fall into this language-predicament, please understand that the person is not reciting part of a classic rap tune by Ice Cube.

They using one of the national linguistic time-fillers occuring in most all conversations - "Yo que se". It means "what do I know?". But then again it is seemingly said by some to, well, just to say.