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In every country in which I have been there is a least one cultural icon that is emblematic of that country.
• In the United States it is the single family car, the very embodiment of individual freedom of action;
• in the United Kingdom, one might […]

Everyday Life, Living in Montevideo, Living in Uruguay | 2 Comments »

This past Saturday was so lovely that Borko and I decided to go for a little drive.
The fact that we had rain driven by intermittent gale force winds did not deter us. After all, we would be snug inside the Land Rover. The fact that there was no sun was a positive bonus […]

Geography, Living in Uruguay, Travel Within Uruguay | No Comments »

There are several stories that I started and not completed for one reason or another.  Now, I can provide a least a few answers.
A Corporal Work of Mercy:  You may remember the taxi driver that was killed: and that we collected about $350 for his widow and children.  It took several months, help from friendly […]

Buying or Renting a House or Apartment, Expats, Living in Uruguay, Crime, Charity | 2 Comments »

In what some will undoubtedly see as yet another nefarious attempt to Anglicize Uruguayan society, to UruguayLiving.com gang will be sponsoring a “Cinco de Mayo” party on Saturday, May 5, starting at 6 p.m., at our offices in Buceo.
Appropriate Mexican food and drinks will be served.  Please feel free to bring along any of your […]

Expats, Holidays, Living in Uruguay, networking with expats and locals, Food, entertainment | 1 Comment »

I think that this year March and April decided to switch with each other.  Last year, March was absolutely lovely: it was sunny and warm, with the temperature very gradually slipping into the cool range.  This year March was like a foreshadowing of an ugly winter: cold, wet, windy, and just generally miserable.  It was […]

Everyday Life, Living in Montevideo, Living in Uruguay, Weather | 3 Comments »

Starting NOW, The Uruguay Living & Sociedad Southron gang will be trying a new location that hopefully will serve everyones needs better. It is
Don Pepperone outside Montevideo Shopping.
(not the one in the food court)
*** It is all on one floor which helps us crips.
*** It is huge.
*** It has an “outside” room […]

Expats, Living in Uruguay, networking with expats and locals, Food | No Comments »