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.