tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023258477621007092024-03-18T00:03:56.619-03:00Moving Montevideo BlogLanguage, People, Empanadas, Mate, Daily Life and MoreDomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-32364818960911891832023-03-30T14:39:00.001-03:002023-03-30T14:39:38.260-03:00What to Eat in Uruguay - Don't Miss These Gems, Seriously. <p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim84q2B2oPXMoWHNHB1Qh-X7H1eqGQ5qxdNPghDTDcXSyREIhvTNplnaVwQZsXSvZgZL_a_yw3lUpnSY_a35wi0-6j1Pl1HVTjgw75fyA1Xj4C24pfxlxVyexVVlsfUhdUxNbIJoMxzlayeICzIknG71YHm5t_-W0PC9lhR-Ij3fhE_SlyGZzH8DQuPg/s1670/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-30%20at%2010.26.42%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1670" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim84q2B2oPXMoWHNHB1Qh-X7H1eqGQ5qxdNPghDTDcXSyREIhvTNplnaVwQZsXSvZgZL_a_yw3lUpnSY_a35wi0-6j1Pl1HVTjgw75fyA1Xj4C24pfxlxVyexVVlsfUhdUxNbIJoMxzlayeICzIknG71YHm5t_-W0PC9lhR-Ij3fhE_SlyGZzH8DQuPg/w482-h253/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-30%20at%2010.26.42%20AM.png" width="482" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Before we go into what to eat here, don't miss an asado. Yes, get them at restaurants and outside activities, but meeting locals and having them at someone's house in the backyard is an experience you need to have...and a great insight into the life and minds of the Uruguayans. But I digress...</p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>Uruguay is known for its delicious cuisine, with a mix of Spanish, Italian, and indigenous influences. Here are some traditional foods you should try when visiting Uruguay:</p><ol><li><p>Asado: Uruguayans love their barbeque, and asado (grilled meat) is a staple dish. You can try beef, pork, chicken, and lamb, all grilled to perfection.</p></li><li><p>Chivito: This is Uruguay's national dish, a sandwich filled with beef, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It's hearty and delicious.</p></li><li><p>Milanesa: Similar to a schnitzel, milanesa is a breaded and fried meat cutlet that is served with potatoes or salad.</p></li><li><p>Empanadas: These are savory pastry pockets filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables. They are perfect for a snack or a quick lunch.</p></li><li><p>Uruguayan pizza: Uruguay has its take on pizza, with a thicker crust and lots of cheese. Try it with ham, mushrooms, and olives.</p></li><li><p>Dulce de Leche: This caramel-like spread is used in many Uruguayan desserts. You can find it on toast, as a filling for pancakes or croissants, or even on ice cream.</p></li><li><p>Tannat wine: Uruguay is known for its delicious red wines, especially Tannat, which is the country's flagship grape variety.</p></li></ol><p>Enjoy your culinary journey through Uruguay!</p></div></div></div><p> </p><p></p>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-63844937788103271052023-03-29T21:13:00.000-03:002023-03-29T21:13:07.550-03:00Uruguay Is That Big? Really?<p style="margin-left: 40px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MJTGN7fzY3mlU8fVwVtYmkJ26VxkQ1t9s7BNom9Og5dw0mc3ifVWqmPVwb4JHMowqX_OYCl9fv6EIeXEpnceJ5Z5BG_USjGxnAwBApL9x3IFBXpQn3cM9C5TfItXE1E15OWDe_uVkAew8EuIaqkVEYollW5ig2WFikKe_yDq64ztvRzBNBAGmO47Ag/s1052/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-29%20at%205.06.29%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1052" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MJTGN7fzY3mlU8fVwVtYmkJ26VxkQ1t9s7BNom9Og5dw0mc3ifVWqmPVwb4JHMowqX_OYCl9fv6EIeXEpnceJ5Z5BG_USjGxnAwBApL9x3IFBXpQn3cM9C5TfItXE1E15OWDe_uVkAew8EuIaqkVEYollW5ig2WFikKe_yDq64ztvRzBNBAGmO47Ag/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-29%20at%205.06.29%20PM.png" width="320" /></a> <br /></div><p>Maps are so confusing, well maybe just to me. I feel like USA is HUGE, for example. I lived in Australia before, and realized only there that Australia and the US are basically the same size. Or that the US is over TWICE the size of Western Europe with all of those countries. Then enter Uruguay....</p><p>Uruguay has a total area of approximately 68,000 square miles (176,000 square kilometers), which is a bit smaller than the size of the US state of Missouri (180,000 square kilometers or 70,000 square miles).</p><p>To put it in perspective, the United States is more than 55 times larger than Uruguay in terms of land area. Uruguay is a nice LITTLE country tucked in between some much bigger neighbors for sure. <br /></p><p></p>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-40058367375251553642023-03-28T22:34:00.006-03:002023-03-28T22:34:58.115-03:00Switzerland is in South America??<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaApEE8qI4AGrHpxafcMjyAwN9zrPuVaIbTI96JfhokgnKLU6hd-7LX9LDlyuVgR3STMXdwF1083HTWHh6ygIjZeyLWqmEwNci7e21x2qmXy4lM3usi-a6qAWb_JQpk3LGXYV2uwIJu-XIPtXx6J7W061KW1r-XWxWvfx7kUXd_AB7b99OGgOowQEeew/s1214/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-28%20at%206.33.00%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1214" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaApEE8qI4AGrHpxafcMjyAwN9zrPuVaIbTI96JfhokgnKLU6hd-7LX9LDlyuVgR3STMXdwF1083HTWHh6ygIjZeyLWqmEwNci7e21x2qmXy4lM3usi-a6qAWb_JQpk3LGXYV2uwIJu-XIPtXx6J7W061KW1r-XWxWvfx7kUXd_AB7b99OGgOowQEeew/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-28%20at%206.33.00%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>Uruguay is sometimes referred to as the "Switzerland of South America" due to its political stability, strong economy, and reputation as a safe and neutral country.</p><p>Uruguay has a long history of democracy and political stability, which has earned it a reputation as one of the most politically stable countries in the region. It is also known for its strong economy, which has been growing steadily over the past decade, and its advanced social welfare programs, which are among the most comprehensive in the region.</p><p>In addition, Uruguay has a reputation for being a safe and neutral country, much like Switzerland. It is not involved in any conflicts, and it has a long tradition of welcoming refugees and immigrants from around the world. This, combined with its strong economy and political stability, has made Uruguay an attractive destination for investors, tourists, and those seeking a peaceful and stable country to live in.</p></div></div></div>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-23317436067847525362023-03-27T21:17:00.003-03:002023-03-27T21:18:25.176-03:00Top 10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Uruguay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvRwsxOxf7XFw3nhgJ_M__FRhiAigIqs_EeCIc3KiCgKW91n475dhWBAX2HlnB3QEeWkmwSmeZLp5retzBPr9qPD_FHKNRZndWjQF_1YaTnqZzmmyRr0H8t8GzbRR08h3XaaFaZLuZAlCiLG6Xi-mj6vsft9DmRImzLw60ASjJXzr6i-RpAkYn81aIw/s2036/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-27%20at%205.12.28%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1096" data-original-width="2036" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvRwsxOxf7XFw3nhgJ_M__FRhiAigIqs_EeCIc3KiCgKW91n475dhWBAX2HlnB3QEeWkmwSmeZLp5retzBPr9qPD_FHKNRZndWjQF_1YaTnqZzmmyRr0H8t8GzbRR08h3XaaFaZLuZAlCiLG6Xi-mj6vsft9DmRImzLw60ASjJXzr6i-RpAkYn81aIw/w509-h274/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-27%20at%205.12.28%20PM.png" width="509" /></a></div><p></p><p>Well, in no long winded way, here you go! Oh, and if you have something to add, let's hear it:<br /></p><ol><li><p>Beautiful beaches: Uruguay is home to many stunning beaches, including Punta del Este and La Paloma, where you can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.</p></li><li><p>Rich culture: Uruguay has a diverse and fascinating culture that reflects its European, African, and indigenous roots.</p></li><li><p>World-renowned wine: Uruguay is famous for its Tannat wine, which is considered some of the best in the world.</p></li><li><p>Delicious food: Uruguayan cuisine is a fusion of European and South American flavors, with dishes like chivito, asado, and empanadas.</p></li><li><p>Charming towns and cities: Uruguay's towns and cities are full of colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and friendly locals.</p></li><li><p>Music and dance: Uruguay is home to many different music and dance styles, including candombe, tango, and milonga.</p></li><li><p>Natural beauty: Uruguay is a small country with a diverse landscape, including beaches, forests, and wetlands.</p></li><li><p>Sports: Uruguay is a soccer-crazy nation, and you can catch a game at one of the many stadiums throughout the country.</p></li><li><p>Nightlife: Uruguay's cities come alive at night, with bars, clubs, and live music venues offering entertainment until the early hours of the morning.</p></li><li><p>Safety: Uruguay is one of the safest countries in South America, with a low crime rate and friendly, welcoming people.</p></li></ol><p></p><p><br /></p>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-64386784186417864242023-03-26T14:35:00.008-03:002023-03-30T14:40:35.598-03:00Wine in Uruguay? Duh.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTE8koNfI_tVtNeM6Y-RU-CT6trMskgoEDzb9nX1-H9xmXSlFwaEAF8PEAzKVdUez6s-Fbcitou2l_e5GYiMKZZru1v2SAtGxjABgNOK6K4j7X-f0ilQtPrCiVp6w18NtBtap2BvA4A1LWr1NtYJo-X5WmT6EtcrEEfmro8fE8c1cBRMimnGYlOwyOFQ/s1720/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-26%20at%2010.31.50%20AM.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="1720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTE8koNfI_tVtNeM6Y-RU-CT6trMskgoEDzb9nX1-H9xmXSlFwaEAF8PEAzKVdUez6s-Fbcitou2l_e5GYiMKZZru1v2SAtGxjABgNOK6K4j7X-f0ilQtPrCiVp6w18NtBtap2BvA4A1LWr1NtYJo-X5WmT6EtcrEEfmro8fE8c1cBRMimnGYlOwyOFQ/s400/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-26%20at%2010.31.50%20AM.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<p> Basically due to the country's Atlantic coastal set up and the adequate temperatures coupled with rainfall levels, it is often compared to that of France's Bordeaux region. This has allowed wine production with a well balanced levels of acidity and alcohol. So you don't have to travel all the way over the Atlantic any longer for some solid wine experiences! </p>
<p> But where to go exactly? And what wines to try? Beyond saying as many as possible, the following places are known here in Uruguay as the best spots to go on your wine adventures: Canelones, Durazno, and Mandolado. </p>
<p> For more information on exact tours and even more places to visit, the best website full of information is <a href="https://www.winetourism.com/wine-tasting-tours-in-uruguay/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p> Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-81258958366239516432010-10-09T00:41:00.000-03:002015-01-11T02:46:47.646-03:00Ciudad Vieja's Guided Walking Tour!!My <a href="http://www.gpsmycity.com/apps/walking-through-ciudad-vieja-in-montevideo-montevideo-31.html">Virtual Walking Tour</a> is finally ready! It takes you on a walk through the Old City with all of its highlights, history, and of course, its food. It can be seen via Iphones, Ipads, and Ipod Touches and even off line too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gpsmycity.com/apps/walking-through-ciudad-vieja-in-montevideo-montevideo-31.html">Check it out here!</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-29735921944439635542010-08-30T11:36:00.000-03:002010-08-30T11:38:07.312-03:00Uruguay is again highlighted in San Diego!<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/aug/28/travel-experiencing-asado-uruguay/">Click here for the article</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-34175593909944443502010-06-08T13:55:00.000-03:002010-06-08T14:02:57.652-03:00Carnaval of Sorts...in New Orleans, Louisiana<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig9S1NsoL9-fjUgsmJm4fi1eE4ENxn8m8Sx0typ1JE6K4Y16oQfbGxSpR7ahXFytiLzusD3aLxw-z29GBi2XNo6tGm2BPMbR2nNc_qYellzaqnyrILT_LqDOmFbFTaEtuKXYt7gDeao5_/s1600/DSC_2929.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjig9S1NsoL9-fjUgsmJm4fi1eE4ENxn8m8Sx0typ1JE6K4Y16oQfbGxSpR7ahXFytiLzusD3aLxw-z29GBi2XNo6tGm2BPMbR2nNc_qYellzaqnyrILT_LqDOmFbFTaEtuKXYt7gDeao5_/s320/DSC_2929.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480449015919264354" /></a><br /><br />I made a quick visit to New Orleans a few weeks back. Check out the trip with these Jazz Fest pieces:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gonomad.com/happenings/1006/new-orleans-jazz.html">Gonomad Journal Insights</a><br /><a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/jun/03/travel-hurricanes-and-gators/">Hurricanes and Gators</a><br /><a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/may/19/travel-jazzfest/">A Fest of Smiles</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-79181321262729029952010-03-09T17:42:00.000-03:002010-03-09T17:50:17.472-03:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVJYAhVcHWeXihzvubzrazF688rjpXx9EDQKLlom0ex82rFyq915CZJcg4TrLxDklo0LJFhyphenhyphenWoQUzoD0N3CKfNh_Uv5myEblAD4xw20wzMDtgdrICSpEudpD1JyuZSd8l-MKxrx05o7O8/s1600-h/murga.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVJYAhVcHWeXihzvubzrazF688rjpXx9EDQKLlom0ex82rFyq915CZJcg4TrLxDklo0LJFhyphenhyphenWoQUzoD0N3CKfNh_Uv5myEblAD4xw20wzMDtgdrICSpEudpD1JyuZSd8l-MKxrx05o7O8/s320/murga.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446738100234367282" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/mar/09/travel-carnaval-not-over-montevideo-uruguay/">San Diego Reader just showcased Montevideo and Uruguay's Carnaval times today!!</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-8224940855359145542010-01-31T00:35:00.001-03:002014-12-26T16:42:59.711-03:00Montevideo Street Vendors and Life on Peatonal Sarandi<a href="http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/10-01/making-friends-with-street-vendors.html">A new Montevideo article was just published about the town's street vendors.</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-82834572888578474202010-01-13T18:05:00.001-03:002010-01-15T20:39:59.655-03:00Uruguayan Calendar 2010This is the best <a href="http://www.lulu.com/content/lulustudio-calendar/uruguay-2010/8190935?showPreview">Uruguayan Calendar</a> I have found thus far. Oh, and it's one that I put together as well. Oops.Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-42616993550347562052009-12-31T20:38:00.000-03:002010-01-04T00:39:04.551-03:00Being A Foreigner...Or Is It?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYbSfL40MaTEL9eqmiMP5GmZI9GR51MalznE4R4fWQ0XzFRXfFLiav_dO8aTpVUX_SQssWRqWtApqbwMMNoO3jalQasgKrkc0eXp8DUD5u890a5ZHOUscU8p3FajWbAZCNiAeqhkrBZ9R/s1600-h/foreigner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYbSfL40MaTEL9eqmiMP5GmZI9GR51MalznE4R4fWQ0XzFRXfFLiav_dO8aTpVUX_SQssWRqWtApqbwMMNoO3jalQasgKrkc0eXp8DUD5u890a5ZHOUscU8p3FajWbAZCNiAeqhkrBZ9R/s320/foreigner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421550068999880402" /></a><br />I haven't read <a href="http://www.economist.com/world/international/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15108690">an article</a> that touches on a subject so well in a long time. This is worth the read!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Drawing and article courtesy of The Economist</span>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-90923096341603633632009-12-28T15:17:00.000-03:002009-12-28T15:23:19.523-03:00Uruguayan Article Just PublishedDos and Dont's of Uruguay spelled out. Do you agree? Disagree? Check out <a href="http://matadortrips.com/what-not-to-do-in-uruguay/">the article here.</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-921080930345918372009-12-01T05:53:00.000-03:002009-12-01T05:56:50.565-03:00Mujica and the Frente Amplio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5jtVvB9iiwRdrUrJeoiUJPBP0SNdca453MTBBHl1j-M22Bc0W1AUw4_TuNXYprEs-zkjuDL_p_9loZrzUoaJDz6STivwrZQYtLEiFhq7YmvQ4x998ZByjvyJ1jRsh6TMGeNwg1qBHSbb/s1600/FRENTE.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu5jtVvB9iiwRdrUrJeoiUJPBP0SNdca453MTBBHl1j-M22Bc0W1AUw4_TuNXYprEs-zkjuDL_p_9loZrzUoaJDz6STivwrZQYtLEiFhq7YmvQ4x998ZByjvyJ1jRsh6TMGeNwg1qBHSbb/s320/FRENTE.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410188840510159346" /></a><br />It's finalized now - Uruguay's president-elect is Jose Mujica. This picture is taken of the rambla in Montevideo. There were more than a few Uruguayans celebrating the victory...Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-80356016754628870292009-11-05T20:43:00.000-03:002009-11-06T01:50:08.561-03:00What is Going On?I don't mean to turn the blog into a political one, but that is what is on my mind lately...please bare with me for a bit.<br /><br />I read this in <span style="font-style:italic;">The Economist</span> a few days ago: Uruguay’s Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a law that grants amnesty to military officials accused of murders and disappearances during the country’s dictatorship of 1973-85. The ruling came only days before an October 25th referendum on whether to scrap the law.<br /><br />So I immediately (and excitedly) went to talk with a good Uruguayan friend of mine on the subject. <br /><br />'How stoked are you?'<br />'There is a lot of work to still be done.'<br />'What??'<br /><br />The conversation continued and according to them, and a few other things I have now read, the law is still in effect. This situation was only referring to one particular case. Ouch. <br /><br />Oh yeah, there were not enough pink cards voted with to annul this law.Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-6967513144234486902009-10-23T21:32:00.000-03:002009-10-23T21:36:35.196-03:00Un Video: La Ley de CaducidadIt's not in English (sorry), but these are a few Uruguayans and Argentines sitting in a studio telling a bit of their story and why this annulment is important for their lives and future. If for anything else, it's interesting to see an up close and real feel of some Uruguayans and their cousins.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E7tPghf9wgk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=es&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E7tPghf9wgk&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=es&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-84722946726823737892009-10-22T15:43:00.000-03:002009-10-22T16:09:22.247-03:00Uruguay Elections in a Few DAYS!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yiWbF810mGWZM56ZsMxVRL2i3TvG_r7c0ZyM-Ah1nG1AJZo5sDfd9NaFGh1NtSM0_AfF8cgLrmLGbBAgYMsejw5DsV_94qI2KDH3Q-FuEH2ikZ-5xXu02G66J12yOwEHP2HRxNiMZ02f/s1600-h/votosi2.png"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2yiWbF810mGWZM56ZsMxVRL2i3TvG_r7c0ZyM-Ah1nG1AJZo5sDfd9NaFGh1NtSM0_AfF8cgLrmLGbBAgYMsejw5DsV_94qI2KDH3Q-FuEH2ikZ-5xXu02G66J12yOwEHP2HRxNiMZ02f/s320/votosi2.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395500856047199986" /></a><br />On October 25th the long awaited elections will be held. "<a href="http://movingmontevideo.blogspot.com/2009/04/la-ley-de-caducidad-lets-get-them.html">La Ley de Caducidad</a>" will be voted for. A "Si" vote means that yes, the voter wants the law annulled, and the people involved in running the dictatorship will finally come to trial and meet their post-dictorial fate. Vamos arriba Uruguay!!!!!<br /><br />Oh ya, and will it be Frente Amplio or the Partido Blanco winning the presidential battle?? The basic description is this: Frente Amplio is a group of liberal parties, bound together going against the old school conservative crowd calling themselves Partido Blanco. Almost sounds like a socialistic democracy against a democracy edging closer and closer to 100% capitalism. <br /><br />Although, I could be off in my simplistic assessment of the parties and I would love to read some thoughts on this. And of course, thoughts on La Ley de Caducidad are always eagerly received.Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-52965032379798545052009-10-18T09:30:00.000-03:002009-10-18T09:35:23.953-03:00CEIBAL - every child with a computer in school<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQJ9MqGxrZ73JGtrowijnE1C-Dh1NAeHQPFJeml2x4oeriBLdgbZB-rcJScP5bkRpaxvvFliqUhyphenhyphenaDH71IbEuqAcVuWBR0AZp_wchV1-jgpC4ZAP4TSxV-FT1wPirM55s5okb17lykWBr/s1600-h/ceibal.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQJ9MqGxrZ73JGtrowijnE1C-Dh1NAeHQPFJeml2x4oeriBLdgbZB-rcJScP5bkRpaxvvFliqUhyphenhyphenaDH71IbEuqAcVuWBR0AZp_wchV1-jgpC4ZAP4TSxV-FT1wPirM55s5okb17lykWBr/s320/ceibal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393917494451101570" /></a><br />CEIBAL (a Spanish acronym that stands for Basic Computer Connectivity in Education for Online Learning, but also coincides with the name of Uruguay’s national tree, the Ceibo), seeks to promote digital equality and to democratize knowledge.<br /><br />For nearly a year this program has been in effect, but the computers have apparently been handed out to more and more primary school children until now (all 380,000 of them now have these small laptops). The computers are donated by an NGO from Massachusetts.<br /><br />Tests on whether or not this has been working with the children's education are due to begin very soon. <br /><br />Either way though, and once again, rock on Uruguay!!!!!Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-61304738740129206102009-10-16T21:58:00.000-03:002009-10-16T22:06:48.848-03:00Uruguay 0, Argentina 1 - World Cup Hunt<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGNH0jT8ze-LWmhnpwfe_6h30_caXo7YZ1fjmFKTBSrC7Vtzm7nQ9KgERtfSBU8fx6xZwpHtHMAQXXolJeEuBJxkV-IytT4iKZZqOWMgfO7H7Baze8iuEQl2CcVSadpYlOgFbINVxjUa4/s1600-h/uruguay+soccer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkGNH0jT8ze-LWmhnpwfe_6h30_caXo7YZ1fjmFKTBSrC7Vtzm7nQ9KgERtfSBU8fx6xZwpHtHMAQXXolJeEuBJxkV-IytT4iKZZqOWMgfO7H7Baze8iuEQl2CcVSadpYlOgFbINVxjUa4/s320/uruguay+soccer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393368679500550578" /></a><br />Well, we almost got the win. But not quite. We still have a chance to make next year's World Cup showdown though, so the battling continues. Vamos Arriba Uruguay!!!!!Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-15564224034763032532009-10-05T16:37:00.000-03:002009-10-05T16:43:37.997-03:00Dia del Patrimonio<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oUrqMJDQB2AM5NPy9FvS869g8rY5vJtYTN0E6Vj8fYTkKA4UAmwhFG1D7x-AruUkA3yxCQBS4I0nS7V3CpOPY0Lpwvk6M9hxW8JZYODaQR9NtRNpg834DaNld4YsjoyqZ73aK7nhLWZS/s1600-h/dia+del+pat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-oUrqMJDQB2AM5NPy9FvS869g8rY5vJtYTN0E6Vj8fYTkKA4UAmwhFG1D7x-AruUkA3yxCQBS4I0nS7V3CpOPY0Lpwvk6M9hxW8JZYODaQR9NtRNpg834DaNld4YsjoyqZ73aK7nhLWZS/s320/dia+del+pat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389202948829441970" /></a><br />Just this past weekend Uruguay celebrated their country's history, culture, and more with the "Dia del Patrimonio". I have a definite sweet spot for countries that celebrate as often as possible for whatever reason. <br /><br />Acting freely, being stupid, laughing, and rejoicing in whatever cause (not that this cause is a small one, actually quite important for Uruguay!!). <br /><br />The Peatonal Sarandi street in the old town was crawling with people and vendors for the weekend festivities...including these two clowns.<br /><br />Good on you Uruguay.Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-63693164862796935262009-10-05T04:20:00.000-03:002009-10-05T04:32:10.188-03:00Tango on UNESCO World Heritage List<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcDxDwzrB798s2TmAV4vaf-q5hKkwjyORLcBGuQwO9honiIUuP0jI-z7hbvWMuaHuia1yYNfeWC7u2arduikrtb4lFoTKfcBlH5nsrlTUmBp3Ebhfqv5iGkjCJuC_RCvNRhn4Tv5qcm6u/s1600-h/tango2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYcDxDwzrB798s2TmAV4vaf-q5hKkwjyORLcBGuQwO9honiIUuP0jI-z7hbvWMuaHuia1yYNfeWC7u2arduikrtb4lFoTKfcBlH5nsrlTUmBp3Ebhfqv5iGkjCJuC_RCvNRhn4Tv5qcm6u/s320/tango2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389014418956635314" /></a><br />Apparently the United Nations has declared the sultry tango dance steps of Argentina and Uruguay part of the world's "intangible cultural heritage". Way to go guys! But where was Tango started from? It's history seems a bit muddled - earlier written references to "tango" are found from Cuba and Spain (or so Wikipedia states).<br /><br />But either way, this is an intense dance that I tried for one night...quickly realizing that this was not my genre. But watching it, on the other hand, I am completely entranced. I had my first and only lesson in Patagonia, Argentina around a campfire on a hiking trek. The leader of the group, Guido, let the group in on what the tango is all about. The dancing couple is so intimate, but yet so distanced. It will be for a short time only, so pervades the coldness. Its passion, desire, and a lot of other things that I honestly don't feel that I have a grasp on yet (when speaking of Tango).<br /><br />Just another piece of the puzzle on my learning agenda for Uruguay...Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-67168380748387268682009-09-12T02:19:00.000-03:002009-09-12T02:42:30.750-03:00School of the Americas???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6_TYYg1tjMIzUDYb-IA2OCIDhzeKH9hefwG-4f1n7u6v1tnNK07pAwzxm7c0rFKp8OjSnIk-Vn-OT3DQBYp8xGPtofO8Cr-7kPYtSxcE13sPSkH-pkYKiyaRyAoi2bonwEpDv7GqvUQl/s1600-h/images.jpeg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 127px; height: 83px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6_TYYg1tjMIzUDYb-IA2OCIDhzeKH9hefwG-4f1n7u6v1tnNK07pAwzxm7c0rFKp8OjSnIk-Vn-OT3DQBYp8xGPtofO8Cr-7kPYtSxcE13sPSkH-pkYKiyaRyAoi2bonwEpDv7GqvUQl/s320/images.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380446576114242482" /></a> I don't get it. I went to the Museo de Memorias showcasing the years of the Uruguayan dictatorship and was told (by the director) that the USA has been involved in a school that trains future dictators and torturers. What??? I am having difficulties with grasping this idea. I don't know who or what to believe (while hoping for the best). I read this, I read that. I hear this, then hear something else.<br /><br />Any ideas, feedback, <a href="http://www.soaw.org/article.php?id=100">quality sites</a> would be sincerely appreciated.<br /><br />I love my country America (along with my other country of Uruguay now!). I love the fact that we have helped out many nations in our short history. But I also realize that all we have done is not on the positive spectrum. I hear too many times about cover-ups or scandals or covert operations or attacks that put America into a category that I don't like. Just looking for more info...continually.Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-85969580579801761932009-08-29T00:01:00.000-03:002009-08-29T00:06:52.362-03:00New Article on Matador ChangeOne of my trips to an orphanage in Ensenada, Mexico featured on Matador Change: <a href="http://matadorchange.com/first-person-dispatch-casa-de-paz-orphanage-ensenada-mexico/">click here.</a>Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-50235994969541610092009-08-26T05:10:00.000-03:002009-08-27T23:42:16.394-03:00Pictures from Nostalgia Night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0A81C1lAeMaj2FJK63FU5aCZ0_r0DBP-Wz1GCkYwbhGEIjpgzaLHAXget6bB4cPMC2d0vXhRXJ5pLtRfRIzZWgk7DpjAUN3PvZ14zoDSLdT21mKOrDykdpXGHAyKltUUau33b75Qwf6-/s1600-h/Disfrazadas.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW0A81C1lAeMaj2FJK63FU5aCZ0_r0DBP-Wz1GCkYwbhGEIjpgzaLHAXget6bB4cPMC2d0vXhRXJ5pLtRfRIzZWgk7DpjAUN3PvZ14zoDSLdT21mKOrDykdpXGHAyKltUUau33b75Qwf6-/s320/Disfrazadas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374182108624807906" /></a>Just a few images from Nostalgia Night...not exactly what you expect to see from a country in South America eh??<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL__YceQrI76efH6Hq9txnbsSWqw75ixdPcq2xQW0d0uRQI5dB0tqJtFyp_d2ukE4xSWSpvuSmHsnatjpc8rMmsdTCEW4jVPhfuaWrNW1Zzkt68idrsLvMemi0ZcHMuUcubSckeaXi_Ru/s1600-h/Ana,+yoya+y+seba-1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL__YceQrI76efH6Hq9txnbsSWqw75ixdPcq2xQW0d0uRQI5dB0tqJtFyp_d2ukE4xSWSpvuSmHsnatjpc8rMmsdTCEW4jVPhfuaWrNW1Zzkt68idrsLvMemi0ZcHMuUcubSckeaXi_Ru/s320/Ana,+yoya+y+seba-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374182487574159090" /></a><br /><br /> Man I wish I could pull off the hippie look as well as this cool cat....Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602325847762100709.post-64277463547718784162009-08-18T04:29:00.000-03:002009-08-18T16:02:02.636-03:00Noche de La Nostalgia - Nostalgia Night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4_nBf1uc46RQtmvcPrN0SQ3nYcpW4_NRwRrRp4e0Jf-FViaQbAr03f_343CoWmVNHZNiEoH6CR0ngRHVEB69DVnM3nZ8Q84RQgieHz9dP1ucwD5Xww2DmA2A5m9dFh_xRMNzWLA3ZWQ_/s1600-h/788461392-400-327-gr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN4_nBf1uc46RQtmvcPrN0SQ3nYcpW4_NRwRrRp4e0Jf-FViaQbAr03f_343CoWmVNHZNiEoH6CR0ngRHVEB69DVnM3nZ8Q84RQgieHz9dP1ucwD5Xww2DmA2A5m9dFh_xRMNzWLA3ZWQ_/s320/788461392-400-327-gr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371202997982166610" /></a><br /><br />You know who that group is in the above picture - no joking. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />Get ready..August 24th is just around the corner.Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202690999953548175noreply@blogger.com4