Colonia del Sacramento

What a magical little town - Colonia, an hour away from Buenos Aires on the Busquebus, a high speed ferry. We have arrived in Uruguay and the UNESCO town of Colonia del Sacramento.  Started in 1680 by the Portuguese, the Casco Viejo, or Old Town is lined with simple houses and wonderful squares.  Much different than the elegant buildings of B.A., this hot and sleepy little town delights with river views and simple elegant design.  The Rio de la Plata feels like an ocean - it's105 km wide, for one thing and here the water is still brown.  We ate a delicious meal of corvina fish on  a plaza, facing the river. Sitting in the sun, with a gorgeous view, eating  a wonderful meal is what it's all about.  Our hotel,  the Plaza Mayor, is also very old.  We had a room facing an inner courtyard.   I've tried downloading the pictures to the website a few times, but to no avail.   We walked the shoreline for quite a few hours, wandered in and out of a few stores and sat in our courtyard and soaked in the beauty of this place.  It is quite a change from the bustle of B.A. and a great introduction to Uruguay.  Most people day-trip here from B.A. but staying the night and spending the next day exploring the small city and shoreline unveiled its beauty more than a quick glance and go.  

Our internet is quite spotty right now.  Will  download the pics tomorrow.

Mahara