After breakfast had settled, donned our running trainers and set off down Las Ramblas for Playa Ramirez where we got stuck in to our books in the pleasantly not too hot spring sunshine. Later jogged on to the much bigger Playa Pocitos for another session of reading and sun worship. Attempting to get the bus home, firstly got on one going the wrong way, despite the fact that it was going in the right direction when we got on - bit confusing! - and I would have t...

Perused a couple of handicraft markets before Rob got a contender for his worst ever haircut at the hands of a crazy barber who thought himself king of the barbers. Sat in Plaza Independencia for a while wondering firstly where Rob's sideburns had gone and secondly whether Amy's grandfather used to go to the government buildings. Inquired what was on at Teatro Solis but nothing of interest so just had a quick nosey around some minor rooms. Had another stab at ...

Spent the morning working out some plans and picking up some tips on the Uruguayan coast from a young Englishman. Midday bus from Colonia, 3 hours down the road to Montevideo. Taxi to hostel then wandered toward the old town. Not as enchanting as we had anticipated - a few nice buildings and plazas but it didn't blow us away - although we have been somewhat spoilt on this trip. Also possible that we missed some nice bits near the port where we told by numerous pe...