So, I hopped on a boat and went to Urugua. I have friends there right now, and they are raving about how cool Colnia is, but I just wasn't very impressed. I wasted a whole lot of money doing nothing but getting a stamp in my passport, which I guess is probably worth it. And, I did enjoy a yummy sandwish at a restaurant for 140 uruguayan pesos... which is not expensive actually! Anyhow, I got some alright pictures, the day was beautiful not to mention that it was warmer there than in BA. However, the key phrase of the trip was "I thought there was portugese architecture in this city... this just looks like portugese colonial architecture to me." The reply from my friend Cory was "Chelsea, think about the name of this city... Colonia, Uruguay." I guess he has a point, I was just expecting something more. I went to Portugal back a year ago, and I absolutely loved it there. the architecture was my favorit in all of Europe, save possible Greece. Everything looked like sand castles with whirly twirly columns. It made me think that I was in a fantasyland or dream liek state the whole time. This was very distinct. it really just looked like a typical colony. I should have thought before I got carried away thinking it would be something it is not. Anyhow, what's done is done. It was interesting :)
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