Campamento y Feria

Street fairs, or 'ferias' are somewhere, every day in Montevideo. 
Each neighborhood has a version of a Farmers' Market on the same day of the week. If you get out early, (by lunch they are winding down) you can get all of your fruit, vegetables, some dry goods, fresh fish and there's even a butcher. It's a big savings from the supermarket, more eco-friendly and a good way to get some fresh air and exorcise.
A morning stroll through the bustling market, vendors calling for your attention, beautiful smells and sights everywhere is a great start to your day.

Feria Biarritz

Additionally the weekend has some big fairs that set up. Tristan Nirvaja is an old neighborhood in el Centro and has everything and has more booksellers and antiques than the others.
Feria Biarritz in posh Punta Carretas assembles Tuesdays and Saturdays. 





Janine, Vincent and I went this past Saturday. Vincent was looking for a PlayStation game (found it) plus a groovy beaded bracelet caught his eye. 
I found leather laces for my boots (40 pesos-about 2 bucks) and a new cell phone holder (50 pesos-$2.50).

Vincent buys

Game Stop

Mate supplies


Luca was away on a school trip called 'Campamento'. The class goes for two nights and three days, west to Colonia, just across the Rio de la Plata from Buenos Aires. 

 

 

Here's a glimpse of Luca as he heads out. 

Thanks for reading.

Day of the Dead

A double cabin VW  bus pick-up. I want one.

Today is 'Dia de la Muerte' and everybody is taking it easy. We had Cecelia and Gabriela along with some of the kids' friends. I made an Asado and we just relaxed a few hours on the patio. Not bad for a Tuesday.

Saludos to our dear friend Samantha and congratulations on the new apartment! 

A move is a big deal for anyone. Sam who is a single parent and on the short list for a heart transplant, yes you read that correctly, is a tornado and may be studying to do the operation herself.  We're glad the move is done and hope to have some photos to share with everyone soon. Read all about her amazing journey and keep up with our miracle in Brooklyn here.

13 AGAIN

Luca's birthday (Sept. 18th) arrives each year just as does Spring vacation. We postponed the party to make sure too many friends were not away. Then the schedule for the Club was problematic and finally Janine's trip to the states. It finally took place on Oct. 24. It was loads of fun and a record number of kids showed up.
It was 3+ hours of sweating, soccer and horsing around.

 After our scheduled time, the local team needed the field to warm up for a game. The boys got front row seats. An unexpected bonus.

Coke break

Camilo "Que te pasa?" 

all eyes on the cake

Luca, Emilio and Vincent

Que lo cumple feliz.....

Will there be an explosion?

We had a nice turn out from family members, (Cecelia, Amalia, Ximena, Jose Luis and Paulina, Joaquin all made it) but I didn't end with many good shots. I found myself with no battery charge in the camera and had to make due with Emilio's cell phone. Thanks Emi!
My apologies for that.
All in all, it went just the way it should.