Well today was our free day in Colonia, Uruguay. We split up and went our own ways this morning. About half of us went to the beach while the other half went shopping in all of the different stores Colonia had to offer. Some of those who went shopping also toured several different museums as well as a very popular tourist attraction that was an old light house on the coast of Uruguay. To get all of us students from point A to B, Julie and Stacy had two side by sides rented for our traveling convenience.
A group of about seven students went to see the tourist sites located in Colonia. The main attraction was a lighthouse that was built in 1857 and is now a historical monument. This lighthouse was called the Faro de Colonia. Another cool tourist attraction seen by the group was the skeleton of a blue whale. It was crazy to see just how enormous blue whales are. Attractions ranged from huge museums and monuments to fancy tables to make the whole experience worthwhile. Uruguay has many various tourist attractions that would make it an enjoyable country to come back to and explore all the sites.
For those who went to the beach they found the water to be quite refreshing as well as a wonderful spot to work on their tans they were wanting to take back to a South Dakota winter in Brookings. After a few hours of fun in the sun the group decided to take refuge in a cafe just off of the beach. The atmosphere was really enjoyable as the students had a leisurely lunch just off of the water. It truly was a little piece of paradise!
As for those who went shopping they found the many places that Colonia had to offer a wonderful spot to purchase souvenirs as well as gifts for those they left behind in the states. This was followed by a quick ferry ride back across to Buenos Aires, and our last group supper in Argentina. It has certainly been an experience of a life time for us and one we'll not soon forget. This has been Zeb Husted and David Little signing off here in beautiful Buenos Aires.
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