Puente Del Este

Photos: M bridge at Barra, Night Shot of West Puente Del Este, Yacht/Fishing Dock, Muscles, Lobos Del Mar (Sea Lions)

I left Montevideo and headed East to the city of Barra, but all hostels were closed for winter so I backtracked to Puente Del Este as the sun was getting low in the horizon. In the process I crossed the "M" shaped bridge in the photo. I had the overwhelming urge to open the throttle and try to catch some air but the police were parked on either side and scared me into keeping my speed down. Probably a good thing. It was still a fun whoop-d-doo anyways.

Puente Del Este is the current Hot Beach Resort for the Rich & Famous of South America. The large, developed peninsula juts out and creates a bay on one side and an ocean break on the other. The outskirts of town are filled with Mansions; some resembling American style McMansion's while others are extremely artistic and interesting to look at. I hope to get some photos in better weather. 

Speaking of which, I've been holed up in the same hostel waiting for a current 5 day rain storm to let up. It's been a good opportunity to practice writing, yoga, and playing mandolin. All for fun than riding in the rain. The city itself is safe, clean, and attractive. There's some good kiosks down at the pier selling fresh fish, shrimp, and muscles. Though the watershed from recent rain makes eating the muscles a bad idea.

Next stop is Puente de Diablo. Then I'll make my way to Florianopolis, Brazil via a stop over in Puente Allegre on Saturday or Sunday.