ha-ha.... so my new name for Colonia is Mosquito-lonia. Those Uruguayan mosquitos are ten times as fierce as their Argentine neighbors. First stop- the pharmacy for some OFF.
The boat ride over to Colonia was so fun. Alan and I upgraded our seats to first class on the ferry and spent the three hour trip drinking mate, browsing the duty free shop ( yes, there’s a duty free shop on a ferry.... it’s international ...) and lounging in our really comfortable seats.
Colonia was such a great town.The day we arrived was quite rainy so we spent a lot of time inside cafes and running in between the stalls at the local outdoor market.Lunch was a typical Uruguayan sandwich with egg, steak, ham and cheese. Yummy! We had dinner at a great little pasta place with live music. Our hotel, which used to be the original governor’s house, was located in the heart of the historical district. The rooms were so charming with antique furniture and a little balcony with a view of the back garden and pool. The second day the weather was fantastic and we spent the day roaming the cobble-stone streets that led us down narrow passages filled with old pastel colored houses and hidden courtyards. We climbed to the top of the lighthouse and walked along the old city wall. As our ferry departed the harbor the sun was setting over the town. What a perfect weekend!
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