Imagine huge bay filled with the cocoa-colour water…
This is the mouth of the Parana river. On the nonthern side of the bay lies Uruguay, on the southern – Argentina. Here I am: in Montevideo – the capital of the small Uruguay. The port is tiny an full of wrecks. But directly from the port gate you can walk to the old part of the city. It is very compact, with many ruined houses from 19th century, once very ornate, now waiting for the restauration. Pedestrian street connect two main squares. On the first one you will find nice catholic cathedral. On the second – monument of the national hero Artigas. The mausoleum of Artigas is under the monument. Stylish building Old Casa the Gobierno is nearby – there is free museum of the presidents full of the uniforms, weapon, old photographs – well worth to see! In the corner of the Plaza you will see elegant Solis Theater – unfortunately open for visits only after 4 pm. The square is dominated by tall building of Palacio Salvo – a strange construction – an old mixture of offices and residential building.
I am happy to have a sunny day here. In the night we will cross the bay to Buenos Aires.
