As we have already reported, there is an informal expat gathering on Sunday afternoon in Pocitos.
I have it on good authority that The Southron and at least one or two other members of this blog community will be there for sure this coming Sunday 1 October to Celebrate the Beginning of Uruguay Summer Time.
If you were to find yourself there around 1PM or so, you could have some good food, and meet the curmudgeon himself, as well as some of the nicer people here.
Old Maz Deli is at 21 de Setiembre 3090, between Benito
Blanco and Francisco Vidal in Pocitos.
It’s easy to get to with many
buses passing by (including bus #17 and #116, Bus #121 passes a block
away on the Rambla - get off at 21 de Setiembre). If all else fails
it’s just around the corner from the Pocitos Plaza Hotel.
w’ell miss the fun by a week..!!Anything planned for week of Oct 16-22…?? An insider tips on car rentals?? where to rent etc.?
Left by Neil Y Liliana on September 29th, 2006
Depending upon how popular these Sunday gathering prove to be, you never know what might be happening when you get here.I have no good tips on car rentals but I saw one on SociedadSouthron.net in response to your query there.
Left by The Southron on October 1st, 2006
Neil,We just got back from Uruguay, and having observed/experienced MVD traffic and driving we decided not to rent a car in the city.Traffic is very dense, small vehicles driving very fast and very close and so many seemed to be damaged.We opted to use the inexpensive taxis in MVD (the English speaking drivers recommended here are a pleasure to meet}we summed to get anywhere in the city for 100 pesos inc tip.We then used the bus service from Tres Cruces to get to other primary destinations (eg.Punta del Este} these buses are nice and clean, easy to use, inexpensive and the people are quiet!We then rented a car and found the roads to be very quiet and civilized.There are some great places to explore,it was good to see the Gauchos working the livestock with their dogs.Beware of Emu’s crossing the road out of nowhere!Hence those amazing feather dusters you see on sale.Regards, Adrian.
Left by Adrian on October 2nd, 2006