Colonia del Sacramento,
Uruguay
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Got into Buenos Aires around 3PM and made my way to the ferry terminal. I had decided to head to Colonia, Uruguay instead of the Capitol since it was closer, a cheaper ferry, and worked well for other transport. However, once again, it seemed I would have to wait since the next ferry was a 7:30. But, oh well, I was in Buenos Aires again and there is a lot to see. I walked over to the Puerto Madero area to check it out. It is a very upscale area on the river, which looks like an ocean it is so wide (widest in the world they say, at the point of Buenos Aires. Although, really more an estuary than a river) Was pretty modern and touristy, but interesting looking at the boats and the views back to the city. Was getting a little hungry so walked into the center to find a local looking cafe and had a very tasty apple crisp. Still had an hour to waste so was just walking around when I stumbled into this tiny little beer bar. They had a few belgian beers and a couple other, but mostly Argentinean micro beers. Maybe 12 brewers and 40 to 50 beers with 3 on tap. Had a draft stout and a really nice pale ale. They had just opened a couple months ago. Really nice guy tending bar, I think he was the part owner. Will have to stop by again when I get back to town, they even had some Argentinean barley wine. The place us called Cervelar at Viamont 336 in the Microcentro. ç
Grabbed the ferry and got to Colonia, Uruguay about 9PM, having lost an hour in time zone change. Walked around town and can not wait to explore more, this is an old town, founded in 1680 with cobble streets and a lot of old buildings and plazas. I think I am going to like it. Chatted with some people at the hostel and finally headed out to try to find dinner, in the mood for a steak since it has been several days. All the parillas seemed to be shutting down there grills so instead I hit a little food stand for a Uruguayan specialty, the Chivito Sandwich. This is an really awesome sandwich, very thin cut beef, bacon, ham, cheese, a fried egg, pickled peppers, lettuce, tomato, a spicy mayonnaise, and I am sure a few other things. When need Chivitos in Denver, these things could be the next big thing.
Going to try to add some pictures now.
Comments
YO!
Dude!, chivito sandwich party when you get back!