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Atlántida

view through window towards front yard of house at dawn

One year – and all the difference

March 13, 2016 by Martha

Exactly one year ago today, I arrived in Uruguay. I was looking to slow down my high-stress life and jump into writing my book. Within two weeks, mi novio commented in one of our frequent calls that I sounded like a different person… far more relaxed. Más tranquilo. Detaching myself from one lifestyle and settling …

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Taxi! Taxi!

January 11, 2016 by Martha

One day in Montevideo, my Spanish class ended two hours earlier than usual, at 3 pm. Generally, we just call for a taxi – that means I ask my teacher to call for a taxi, as talking on the phone is still beyond my skill level and ability to understand! – and several minutes later, …

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Greenhouse interior with vegetables growing, near Atlántida, Uruguay

Feria versus chacra

October 1, 2015 by Martha

Verduras y frutas at the feria What will $513 UY pesos* get you at the Atlántida feria? More than I could fit in the photo: *approximately $17.60 USD 2 manojos grandes de espinaca 1/2 kilo de fresas 4 manzanas 2 morrónes 2 dientes de ajo 2 lechugas 1 docena de huevos 2 pepinos, 4 naranjas 2 …

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Empty winter streets in the Centro, Atlántida, Uruguay

Learning to love la vida tranquila

August 10, 2015 by Martha

Everything is a little slower here, which is a welcome change. But it’s taking some getting used to. The picture shows a view of downtown Atlántida – the centro – in winter. It’s a tourist town that comes alive from mid-December to the end of February, and nearly all restaurants and many other businesses close …

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yard and yellow house in Uruguay

Renting la casa near la playa

May 2, 2015 by Martha

Visited again today with the owners of the house I’m renting for the next year and a half. Here’s the avocado tree in the back yard, or part of the tree – it’s about 20 feet high. I met the owners last month, nice couple who have lived here for 7 or 8 years. Originally …

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small waves on beach, Atlántida, Uruguay

La playa hermosa de Atlántida

March 28, 2015 by Martha

Today I got my first look at the beautiful beach – la playa hermosa de Atlántida – when I took a bus to visit the town where I’ll be living, starting mid-May. First I had to figure out how to get to the bus terminal in Montevideo. Then figure out how to purchase a ticket. …

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