Okay, playing on words is not my strong point. I get it. But this past weekend, I needed to get away, so Linette, Monae, Tiffany and I hopped on a Buquebus (a very large, airplane like ferry) and sailed across the river/ocean (there's an ongoing debate) to Colonia de Sacramento, Uruguay. Colonia is an old Portuguese settlement on the Río de la Plata. It is characterized by the historic buildings and cobblestone streets throughout the town. Our group stayed in Hostel Oriental, A beautiful turn of the century house situated in the heart of old town, with vaulted ceilings, original wood floors, a tiled patio and plenty of space. We were greeted by the owners, a wonderful couple that gave us a tour, settled us in and helped us plan our day. For those of you thinking about traveling through Colonia, hostels are an easy, inexpensive way to travel and the friendly easy going staff at Hostel Oriental is my recommendation.
We spent our long weekend meandering the streets in the town, admiring the buildings, the colors, the markets, and the way people stopped at a crosswalk. Smaller towns, even touristy towns have the advantage of having people that have not become hardened by the city. We met many friendly (and helpful) individuals. People seemed eager to tell us where things were, what we needed to see, and where to exchange money. I wasn't expecting much from the small town in Uruguay but it had a beach town feel. There were tourists, but it wasn't noticeable, I have a feeling very little could ruin the atmosphere of this town. We were content to cook dinner, try Tannat (the local wine) and watch the famous Colonia sunset.
Enjoy the Video, Gorditos! Te amo.
Besos Siempre,
Hil
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