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I started by living in Carrasco, but after 10 months decided I want to be closer into the heart of the city.  So, I moved to Buceo and spent two years there.  Now I have decided to try los suburbios–the suburbs. My new home is in El Pinar Sur in Departamento Canelones.  (Have you ever [...]

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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 because [...]

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After months of waiting, the printed version of “The Southron’s Guide to Living in Uruguay” is finally available online at: http://www.lulu.com/content/579686.

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Sunday at midnight, Uruguay goes off Summer time. This is the very same day the US goes to Daylight Savings. (European Summer Time does not go into effect until March 25, as I have been informed minutes ago.)

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It may not be a tough as giving birth, but it sure was a lot of work. The file was created on 22 July 2006, at 11:25:02. The last modification was made this morning (I hope). In just a few days less than 100, The Southron’s Guide to Living in Uruguay has been written.

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Today Uruguay celebrated the effective discovery of America by that intrepid Italian Navigator Christopher Columbus.  I remember, when I was a boy, he was a hero.  But that was before the forces of political correctness went after him.

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It seems that in parts of Latin America political correctness flows over into geography and becomes Geographical correctness

Geography, Political Correctness | 9 Comments »

I have to share with you to most blatant incidents of geographic ignorance I have ever encountered.

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Geographically ignorant Americans

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Traveling to Uruguay from Costa Rica via Miami with 2 dogs, 5 suitcases and 2 wheelchairs.

Geography, International Living, International Travel, Pet Travel, Weather | 6 Comments »