^^^|^^^ Montevideo, Uruguay - April 28, 2023

Second last day here. Near the waterfront and more.

Everything online and delivered promptly by motorbike

Snowy Egret fishing down by the ocean

Pink Sorrel

These building adornments can only mean one thing

Meat Market

Customers?

^^^|^^^ Montevideo, Uruguay - April 27, 2023 - More wanderings

With no particular place in mind, I am just letting myself wander at will. I am drawn to one particular area. A series of two long pedestrian only streets. Usually touristy but, for me often interesting.

A common sparrow with some Leucism (genetic mutation producing white or patchy white feathering). The common house sparrow has conquered the world. With its ability to digest starchy grains, it has spread throughout the world. It’s certainly here in Uruguay. 

Feline guard cat at small plant shop.

Naval personnel 

Lady singing

Puppets for the kids

Tango bar

^^^|^^^ Montevideo, Uruguay - April 26, 2023 - Botanical Garden

On this day, I decided to visit the Gardens. Good reviews. Set off in a taxi. Misquoted as to the amount. Ended up nearly double. Dropped me off nearly 1 km from entrance so I had to wander around and ask directions many times. 

Tropical Mockingbird I believe 















And finally … the Botanical Gardens

Green-barred woodpecker 



Great Kiskedee

^^^|^^^ Montevideo, Uruguay - April 24, 2023

Back in the Capitol for another day of exploration. Accomplished one thing that has been on my list since I arrived. Continue on to find out what. 

My cousin Patty’s namesake beer

Yes they do. Mounted police or in this case unmounted at least temporarily 



Finally was at the right place and time to get the English tour of Palacio Salvo. I’ve been fascinated by this building from the first time I saw it. The tour at 400 pesos (CAD $14) was worth it for me. You can travel upwards to the 25th floor observatory. A view from the highest building in the city.

The ornate floor dating from 1928

The interior walls

The interior freight elevator dating from 1928 and since redone 

Magnificent stained glass window

Ornate marble staircase

The building houses the Tango Museum. From diverse backgrounds, the Tango gelled in Argentina and Uruguay in the mid 19th century