[Patz] Our Adventures In Uruguay

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Uruguay is located in South America, on the east coast, nestled around Argentina. It is the second smallest independent country in South America [after Suriname] with almost half of its population living in its capital city, Montevideo. Its name comes from the native word guarani, "river of painted birds".

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	This is an approximate overview map of our itinerary. We started in Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile and headed south through the Chilean Fjords, the Strait of Magellan to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. From there, we rounded Cape Horn, visited the Falkland Islands, Montevideo, Uruguay, and ended in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
And, here is a map of the county. map of Uruguay
	As we enter Montevideo Harbor, we pass several breakwaters. Right, the entrance to the Port.
Views of the Montevideo skyline as seen from the ship.
	Front and back views of a section of the old city wall that enclosed Montevideo. city wall, walled city
Statue of José Gervasio Artigas, Uruguay's national hero, in Independence Square.
	La Carreta (the Covered Wagon) Monument, a testament to Uruguay's original pioneers. photo Naimah
Uruguay's Congress Building and Naimah with the ceremonial guards. photo Naimah
	Two of Montevideo's "elephant" buildings; expensive constructions that have never been occupied. Left - the judiciary building, right - the telecommunications building.
An Art Deco building in Montevideo.
	Jerrold Patz at the Plaza de la Armada, a memorial to the Navy.

Here is a montage of additional pictures.

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