You can't get there from here

Our plan was to leave Montevideo and head to Canelones, a small town just to the north. A couch surfer warned that there was nothing to do there. But, we figured if we want to see the real Uruguay, we should give it a look/see.

We made our way through the rain to the bus station but found out that we couldn't get there from that bus station which was only for long-distance travel. We were directed to take a series of local buses but were questioned on why we would want to go there. We were again told there was nothing to do/see there.

So, we thought about our Plans B and C and decided to stay another night in Montevideo. We found a bigger Artisan Market and Alisa experience Uruguyan chivitos for lunch and dinner!

In Uruguay, the 29th of the month is a traditional day to eat gnocchis. It's the end of the month and the paycheck has stretched about as far as it can and all that's left to eat is a bit of flour and potatoes. Time for noquis! Many of the restaurants offered bargains for gnocchis. Who could resist?!! I couldn't.

We stay the night at Hotel Palacio, well situated in the heart of Ciudad Vieja.

Off to Carmelo!