Where is Uruguay?

“On a map, place the following countries: Uruguay, Paraguay.” In my grade school days correctly answering a test question like that would have had odds of 50-50.  I knew both countries were in South America but which one was on the coast and which one was inland? Fast forward a number of years (no, I am […]

Punta del Este, Uruguay

Welcome to the playground of the rich and famous. That is how this area of South America brands itself so, as someone who is neither rich nor famous, I was a bit concerned that we might feel out of place. However everything turned out well. Do not think we met anyone rich or famous (but then […]