Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 25, 2019 Author #301 Share Posted November 25, 2019 We still remembered Montevideo from our previous trip there in 2013 . We would like to share some memories from that trip before we share our most recent trip . In Montevideo we found our friend from Ushuaia , the ADIA cara had already docked We had decided to DIY in Montevideo with our friends Daniel and Sarah. We were greeted by some people on quay offering a free ride to a leather factory located at Plaza Independencia which is where we began our walking tour. This is approximately the route that we walked After leaving the shop , we saw this statue of Artigas "the father of Uruguayan nationhood" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Gervasio_Artigas At the end of the square is this beautiful building , Palacio Salvo Our next stop was at the Plaza Constitution where a flea market was being set up. They had some interesting antiques with good prices , but we were very limited weight in the amount of weight that we could carry on the upcoming flights. As we walked a little farther down the Sarandi pedestrian mall we saw a lot of excitement going on. I couldn't resist videoing this happy couple's big moment !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiffman Posted November 26, 2019 #302 Share Posted November 26, 2019 On 10/7/2019 at 2:59 AM, chengkp75 said: And, depending on when Princess' ships go into drydock over the next couple of years, there will be no Princess ships even doing "drive by" cruises to Antarctica. The total "drop dead" date for passenger ships not Polar Classed is early in 2021, but when a ship has undergone their statutory drydocking since 2018, the ship loses its certification to operate south of 60*. This is interesting. I was on Celebrity Eclipse down there. I think we got down *near* Paradise Harbor which is beyond 60. The Eclipse was said, by the cruise director in particular, as the largest ship to have gone down there. I have read a lot about ships going down there. What little I know about the Eclipse doesn't include its ice rating. What you're saying here implies that there could be fewer ships rated to go as far south as the Eclipse went come the end of the 2020-2021 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 26, 2019 Author #303 Share Posted November 26, 2019 We loved some of the colorful graffiti that we saw during the walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 26, 2019 Author #304 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Many of the shops on the street that we walked by , and went into , had a distinctly European feel. Except for all of the Coke signs that we saw everywhere ! And a solo Pepsi sign at the Beatles BAR We wandered into the Estancia del Puerto at 11:30 am , and the place was empty And found what we really wanted - Asado on the Parrilla !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author #305 Share Posted November 27, 2019 The grilling process is better appreciated in this video clip : We found a table and ordered drinks , steak and chorizo . We were enjoying our drinks and our friend's company when we noticed that the place was filling up - Fast . Soon , our lunch arrived and the smell was incredible !! After tasting we realized that we had found meat heaven . It was more than just a lunch. It is the Quintessential dining experience of South America. As you can see in this video - We were not alone ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author #306 Share Posted November 27, 2019 That was our visit in 2013 and this is our visit from 2019 . We had a beautiful but limited view sunrise coming into Montevideo The top deck for the big picture 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author #307 Share Posted November 27, 2019 A lot of ship traffic Following the Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author #308 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Into Montevideo Here comes our Uber A graveyard of ships Palacio Salvo Uruguay Naval barricks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author #309 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Follow the green walkway As we came ashore we thought that it would be interesting to revisit some of the places that we went to in 2013 , first the 2013 photos followed by the 2019 photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 27, 2019 Author #310 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Lunch at the Mercado I love the name of this beer and we both wanted to try one with lunch We ate at this place in 2013 at almost the same table ( It was air conditioned on a very warm day ) They were all out of Patricia beer so we split a 3/4 L of this I had beef tenderloin brochette with onion , pepper and bacon And she had rack of lamb - 6 chops So yummy ! And of course we shared . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #311 Share Posted November 28, 2019 We stopped to pick up some water next we tried here next for water Street walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #312 Share Posted November 28, 2019 We had a ring side seats to watch the Sun's sail away in Montevideo The video clips : Sunless in Montevideo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #313 Share Posted November 28, 2019 We bought this 6.25 L of water for $ 2.50 to refill our 1 L bottles that we paid $ 5.00 for on the ship . The small bottles cost 12- 1/2 times as much as the large one ! Leaving Montevideo Navy ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #314 Share Posted November 28, 2019 People fishing On the horizon The next stop came with a advisory from the Captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 28, 2019 Author #315 Share Posted November 28, 2019 After leaving Montevideo we were treated to a nice sunset We had entered the murky waters of the Rio dela Plata en route to Buenos Aires on a warm overcast day . The blue water was gone , replaced with brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 29, 2019 Author #316 Share Posted November 29, 2019 The ferry to Montevideo was clearing it's throat Coming in for a landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 29, 2019 Author #317 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Moving out We were docked next to these containers Going in or out requires a bus ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 29, 2019 Author #318 Share Posted November 29, 2019 On our first day in BA we left the ship on the bus . At the terminal we met our guide Elizabet from Tours by Locals and our driver . There was a lot of traffic but we didn't go far . There was a photo op with perhaps Argentina's most famous soccer star Lionel Messi . Not far away was a HUGE Ficus tree that needed a little support with it's branches We were headed to this church the Basilica Nuestra Senora del Pilar A screen shot from Google Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 29, 2019 Author #320 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Our next stop was next to the church at the famous La Recoleta Cemetery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Recoleta_Cemetery The Dorrego - Ortiz Basualdo Family Admiral Guillermo Brown was considered to be the father of the Argentine Navy . He was born in Ireland and his tomb is painted green remembering his Irish roots . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 30, 2019 Author #321 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Another amazing structure Most of the cemetery wasn't crowded but this is the one grave that most people come to see . Evita Peron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 30, 2019 Author #322 Share Posted November 30, 2019 There are a number of interesting graves here with beautiful stained glass You have to peek through the doors to see some This cross was on the ceiling of a former President's grave . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted November 30, 2019 Author #323 Share Posted November 30, 2019 More from Recoleta Cemetery Pat and Elisabet were looking inside and this is what they saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted December 1, 2019 Author #324 Share Posted December 1, 2019 More from Recoleta Cemetery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scubacruiserx2 Posted December 1, 2019 Author #325 Share Posted December 1, 2019 There were a number of other interesting stories like how this man's wife quit talking to him and she made sure that their statues were facing in opposite directions after burying her husband Boxer Luis Angel Firpo This lady was pronounced dead before being accidentally buried alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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