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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 [...]

Geography, Living in Coastal Uruguay, Living in Uruguay, interior of UY | 2 Comments »

Despite the fact that Uruguay is the least Christian country in South America, I am amazed at the increase in piety whenever there is a Christian holiday to be celebrated. Its seems that even communists and atheists are converted, at least for the duration of the holiday. To show this piety, the majority of Uruguayans [...]

Everyday Life, Holidays, Living in Coastal Uruguay, Living in Uruguay | 1 Comment »

How about eating your cake and having it too? That was always my goal when I was growing up–actually it was usually pie, ice cream or potato chips; cake was not a special favorite. Nevertheless, we have an opportunity to do it now. We don’t need to make a choice between going to the Southeastron [...]

Culture, Everyday Life, Holidays, Living in Coastal Uruguay, Living in Montevideo, Living in Uruguay, Sociedad Southron, blog business, entertainment, networking with expats and locals | No Comments »

Last weekend several of the UruguayLiving gang, The Southron included, trekked to Piriápolis for the social event of the Spring: Ken’s “Open House”. Ken had asked us to bring some ice along; which seemed innocuous enough, until we had made six stops on the eastern side of Cerro San Antonio (St. Anthony’s Hill) without finding [...]

Holidays, Living in Coastal Uruguay, Living in Uruguay, Sociedad Southron, Weather, networking with expats and locals | 2 Comments »

This Saturday Ken and his Family will be hosting an open house in Piriapolis. This will be a wonderful chance for members of our online community in Piriapolis, Punta del Este and points east, both Uruguayos and extranjeros alike, to get together. (Somebody please get on the conch shell express and let the Aussie colony [...]

Expats, Living in Coastal Uruguay, Living in Uruguay, Sociedad Southron, entertainment, networking with expats and locals | 2 Comments »

While digging through the mound of e-mail that has collected in my inbox I found what might be a real gem:  www.coastaluruguay.com. The gentleman who sponsors that website, Steve Bowman, was kind enough to write me and tell me about.  I took a look at it and realized that it has some useful information in [...]

Living in Coastal Uruguay, Living in Uruguay, Travel Within Uruguay, other resources | 11 Comments »