Colonia - Uruguay

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Colonia de Sacramento is an old smugglers port and one of Uruguay`s prettiest towns. Its only a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires, all very handy and pleasant. Didn´t really know what to expect when we landed there but the beautiful weather and sight of a sandy beach were enough to encourage us to drop our bags for a few days! Had the incredible fortune of bumping into a wee old man with a cottage to let..for all of 12 dollars a night..a garden full of flowers, BBQ area (Conor was only delighted to do a Eugene Perry on it!) and the use of 2 bikes for the duration of our stay. Who could refuse! To top it all off this man was great craic and the kindest person you could meet. Took an instant liking to us and vice versa. When we were leaving he dropped us to the bus station bus station, hugged us goodbye and walked away with tears brimming in his eyes. Heart warming stuff! And a great welcome to Uruguay

The most beautiful sunset..

Conor preparing to cook up a storm ;)
Departing Buenos Aires on the ferry..

Cycling around the old town in Colonia..


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