Runaway to Uruguay

On a regular weekend back in April, we made a quick (somewhat clandestine) getaway across the Rio de la Plata to the charming town of Colonia, Uruguay. Not since our family traveled to Nova Scotia in 2007 have we crossed an international border by boat. No stamp in our passport, so you'll have to take our word for it.

The first highlight - and surprise - was the amount of products for sale in the ship's duty free shop. Daim! Pepperidge Farm Goldfish! What more could we need?

This was the guesthouse where we stayed. Perfection! A lemon farm with acres to explore, lots of friendly dogs, and big cozy common rooms with grand fireplaces. The weather was the only letdown of the weekend but it gave us more time by the fire with the dogs and our books and a set of dominoes.

The door on the boys' room was taken from a local prison. Liam is checking out the slot through which he will get his meals:

On a nicer day, this pool would be the place to be:

At our dinner spot the first night, where we had our first taste of Uruguayan wine:

Our guesthouse was a short walk through rolling countryside to the beach. I'm not sure why but this is the only photo taken on that outing. 

And we actually didn't take any photos of Colonia itself due to the pouring rain. So, we must return to stroll through the cobblestone streets on a sunny day.