Going to Montevideo was the first time that I have travelled alone on this trip. Although, I wasn`t alone for long, as the hostel I stayed in was really sociable and friendly. A lot of my time was spent shopping for presents, as it`s not long until I return to the UK. However, I did visit the Catedral Metropolitana and the Torres Garcia museum (a Uruguayan artist). One of the coolest things in Montevideo is the Mercado del Puerto, which is basically a massive bui...

Mam, Dad and I went to Colonia del Sacramento, which is only an hour ferry crossing away from BsAs. Colonia is a beautiful town, and the real attraction is just walking around, as all the buildings are very quaint. We saw the Old City Gate, the Lighthouse, the Plazas and the oldest Church in Uruguay (Iglesia Matriz). Lucy.x