because it's never too late.


Maybe just a little late... Here is part 1 of our Uruguay travels, roadtripping up and down the Atlantic Coast. 


We started in Montevideo, where we perused bookstores with used and reasonably priced books.  

Oh, how I lamented not buying the Birds of Uruguay book. We saw so many amazing storks!  

And we saw our first opera together: The Marriage of Figaro in four acts... a five hour show sans dinner. Oopsies, we were famished.  
Though we didn't get any photos of our undernourished state. 

 
Just one a la Beatles. 

On our way to posh Punta del Este, we stopped for ice cream in Periopolis. 


It sounds Greek, but it reminded me more of Santa Cruz, California, 
except for the whole Atlantic theme. It was chilly, though, 
so we opted for hot drinks instead. 

Don't let the pretty palms trees fool you.

While we were both jonesin' for an Atlantic sunrise, which neither one of us has ever seen, all of our Atlantic mornings were way too overcast and foggy. 

Instead, we have lots of foggy beach photos...
+ eucalyptus groves popping out of the fog in the pampa.
One day we lost our way on the coast, + came across...

a backward fantasyland amid thick foliage. 

 I thought only a bull would be able to save me. 

But in the end, my husband came to the rescue. When the sun cut through the fog, we walked

 along the veranda of a curvy castle. 


Wishing you a beautiful week. Stay tuned...






47 comments:

Claire Kiefer said...

Pretty pictures!!! I want to visit you. Also, can't believe you sat through a 5 hour opera! My attention span would be dunzo after about 20 minutes, I'm afraid.

Anna Walker said...

How fun! It looks like you guys had a great time and took some awesome pictures! :)

a little black cloud in a dress said...

I love the foggy beach pictures!

and flowers pick themselves said...

wonderful! i adore that 2nd photo.

xo Alison

Škorčica said...

Beautiful pictures! Can't wait to see/read more.

And so interesting trees! :)

Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...

What lovely photos!
I am so taken with the enchanted house- what a great serendipitous find.

That bull with the woman- lovely- do you know the artist?

The foggy beach photos- amazing.

My husband really wants to got to Uraguay- we heard it is lovely.

Eileen said...

What fabulous photos! I personally LOVE your foggy beach pictures. It looks like you had a great time. (Wow - five hour opera with no dinner! That's quite a feat.) Have a lovely week!

this free bird said...

Heather is that your foggy beach photo?? If so, that looks spectacular. I always love to hear what you're up to. You're the quintessential free bird! Hope you are well.

xoxo,
Carrie

Barbara von Enger said...

Indeed, because it's never too late to enjoy the opera;-)
Ah, one can almost taste the melancholy breeze in the foggy beach images. xx

Gorgeous Clara said...

parece un viaje genial

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Looks like such a magical time! These photos are just gorgeous. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start :)

rebekka said...

Wow...there are some BEAUTIFUL and very unique places there!!!

xx
Rebekka

Nicki said...

love all these uruguay photos! you're such a talented photographer!

Lady Grey said...

What a unique trip. Amazing pictures!
oxo

little luxury list said...

Heather, you are always stirring up my wanderlust with those pictures! The eucalyptus groves picture is so dreamy!

becca said...

I want to live in a Eucalyptus grove!

Micaela said...

SUCH PRETTY PICTURES!!! I'm particularly in LOVE with that statue!!! tell me more about it?

thank you for taking me through your travels

xoxo

Julia said...

I love secondhand bookstores, not only are there prices better but they have character!

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate them xo

Stacey said...

Me gustan todas las fotos chica! Muy, muy bonitas! Besitos:-)

Poppies and Sunshine said...

Lovely pictures! That curvy castle looks like such a beautiful place!

Anonymous said...

These are so beautiful, I really love the eucalyptus grove and the fantasy land.

Leah said...

These pictures are all so fun and pretty! Thanks for sharing these!

Luvs!

Miles Of Style said...

great pics...that curvy castle looks very interesting! hope you had a nice trip.

persis.
http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/

Signe said...

Oh, I'm so jealous - I'd love to visit Uruguay! Hopefully one day :)

Anonymous said...

Looks like you had a wonderful adventure! xo

Unknown said...

The Eucalyptus trees in the fog, amazing! Really gorgeous photos!

:: Lavender's Green :: said...

Wow, fantastic photos! I especially love the foggy beach and eucalyptus groves - amazing!

x Jasmine

Unknown said...

Such an amazing post! Thank you so much for sharing all of these, I had no idea what Uruguay was like, of course, now I need to go there! XX!

Jen said...

What fun!! Roadtrips definately = memories, don't they? And being a newbie on your blog, I'm lovin' all your beautiful pictures!! Great eye girl!

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

stunning images - have always thought that uruguay seemed incredibly exotic, these lovely pics prove its true!

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Oh my gosh so pretty!

E. Charlotte said...

Your photos are wonderful! Looks like quite the adventure! Thanks for sharing!! :D

paislea said...

i love your pictures. they're so gorgeous!

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Islandia Lane said...

love the first shot - looking behind in a car mirror is one of my fav looks!

morgan said...

such beautiful pictures :)

Meg said...

I absolutely LOVE this post. Your pictures and your story brightened my day! =0)

OneCraftyFox said...

Goodness, those foggy beach photos are stunning!!

Happy travels, sweetie :)

Fargerike Dagny said...

Amazing pictures!! Looks like you had a wonderful trip :)

Thanks for stopping by sc!!

xx
dagny

DolceDreams said...

These are gorgeous pictures!
Nathalie

Simply Life said...

what a great adventure with wonderful photos!

essbesee said...

Uruguay looks amazing!!! the swap list is up at my place...

Valerie said...

That looks like such an amazing trip! I've never been to Uruguay but would love to go. Thanks for sharing!

Valerie

Diana Mieczan said...

That looks like so much fun!!! I love the beach photos:)
Hugs and kisses,sweetie

Diana Mieczan said...

That looks like so much fun!!! I love the beach photos:)
Hugs and kisses,sweetie

angie may said...

so beautiful! i love the eucaliptus trees. all of these are breath-taking.

Faiza said...

oh thank you so much for sharing your pictures. one day when i see eucalyptus trees like that, i will whisper my wishes for my friends and family into their roots, hope they climb all the way up the trunk and release into the universe. how gorgeous!

Chrystie said...

oh my gosh your pictures are beautiful! I love the eucalyptus tree pictures!!

xoxo
Chrystie

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