2016-02-05 Montevideo, Uruguay Pictures

Pictures from Montevideo Uruguay Arrival

The Main Square with Artiga on his horse, the Last remaining gate to the Old City, The Old Presidential Palace and The Theater Solis (Opera House) with Diana and Tachy

The Carreta Statue and detail of the Wagon that the Oxen are attempting to pull out of a rut in the road

The Legislature Building – Senate & Representatives of the 19 States (Departamentos)

The Montevideo skyline and Sign, beaches with Volleyball and sunbathing and finally the monument to the fallen in wars

The Carrasco district with it’s 5 star hotel, a typical street, houses and shopping area, plus a street vendor selling Cannabis soap!!!

The Jacksonville vineyard entrance and area where we had wine before lunch. The two girls that sand a Milonga before we entered the cellar for lunch. Diana trying the wine and some old vintages.

Entering the Cellars leading to the dining area, where we drank wine and enjoyed dancing of the Milonga (Similar to the Tango)

The Food – Empanadas, the Salad, Cooking the meat, the Meat platter for four people and the result after the meal – Diana and Nelson! Finally the bird in its nest made of mud – The Oven Bird as the nest resembles an oven.

A fun day!!