@DianeCA — No, it is really free time! We do take backpacking seriously We saved up the money before we left and I´m hoping to use some of my travel material (like pics) in the future.

@Sidney — I just needed to escape the winter!

@Linguist-in-Waiting — It is part of the South America on a shoestring. Most traveler just go to Colonial for the day (the first city is right where the boat stops from Argentina) but Montevideo is a awesome capital. We missed the country the first time and I don´t regret visiting this time.

@Benjamin Gedan -

The Lonely Planet’s Argentina guide includes a short chapter on Uruguay (and a chapter on Paraguay). I just returned to the U.S. after a year living in Montevideo, and I definitely recommend Uruguay as a destination.

Most Argentines only visit Uruguay’s beach resorts at Punta del Este, or stop over in Colonia, just across the river. But Montevideo, among its many understated charms, has an incredible waterfront worth several days of simply strolling, sipping mate and napping.

@Seraphine -

a three-hour boatride sounds like fun. it’s enough time to drink coffee, read a newspaper, talk with an interesting fellow traveler. i love looking at the water, and seeing interesting new things pass by. then just when you start to get sleepy, when your chin starts to drop, you’ve arrived! BRRHOHNNN goes the horn and everyone stands up.

@DianeCA -

I agree with the first comment…this is one heck of a long holiday! Are you on assignment or is this really free time?? Looks totally amazing though, we are all just jealous! or envious is probably a better word…I am looking forward to ‘arriving’ in Uruguay, I must admit I never expected to go there.

@Sidney -

I am jealous of your travels… you see a lot in a short time !

@Linguist-in-Waiting -

Uruguay! What’s to be seen? The thing is, I don’t see any guidebooks for that country. No Lonely Planet Uruguay, just perhaps a chapter on the South America on a Shoestring book. Let us know!

@Benjamin Gedan — Hi there and thanks for your comment! I agree, Uruguay is a great country not to be missed. Too bad most people go to Brazil through Foz or just stop in Colonial for a day. I loved Montevideo, and the beaches up North are great. You must have loved it! What did you do there for a year? Just curious!

Most Argentines only visit Uruguay’s beach resorts at Punta del Este, or stop over in Colonia, just across the river. But Montevideo, among its many understated charms, has an incredible waterfront worth several days of simply strolling, sipping mate and napping.

@shionge — The weather is great — well, it is summer.

@Bill Miller — I love killjoys and I did find what you mentioned very interesting. See, I had no idea… at least, now I know the story behind. Thank you!

@Bluefish — Just three hours, it was short.

@barbara — No actually, we took the ferry twice to cross at Tierra Del Fuego! I almost forgot, I was going to say it was our first boat ride!

@beaverboosh — I will be back when the snow melts. I shall.

See you in Uruguay !