Montevideo, Uruguay's capital and largest city with a population of 1.8 million, was a short 2 hour bus ride southeast from Colonia (Turil bus one-way 173 UY pesos or ~US$7.50). The city's long stretch of Avenida 18 de Julio reminded me of Singapore's Orchard Road where shops, restaurants and office buildings lined both sides of this main artery in the commercial center, creating a pleasant and lively atmosphere for pedestrians to walk, window-shop and people-watch. The historic old town (ciudad vieja) district, where the El Viajero Hostel (where I had stayed) was located, was separated from the modern commercial area by the Plaza de Armas or Plaza Independencia. The Palacio Salvo and the Teatro Solis were located within the vicinity of this square. A reasonable walking distance away from the rest of the centro was the Rio de la Plata and various beaches (playas) where people could stroll, fish or simply lie in the sun.
Above: Avenida 18 de Julio
Above: An antique market at ciudad vieja
Above left: Artigas Mausoleum in the centre of Plaza Independencia
Above right: Palacio Salvo
Above right: Palacio Salvo
Above: Two boys and the jelly fish
Above left: With the jelly fish gone, the boys felt it was safe to go swimming;
Above right: A professional dog walker with 8 dogs
Above right: A professional dog walker with 8 dogs
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