Montevideo – Piriapolis – 110 km
Montevideo is blessed with a 20-kilometre-long beachfront and, upon leaving, we
shared the path with joggers and fellow cyclists out on their morning ride. Our
route led past masses of beaches and small villages, making enjoyable cycling.
Unfortunately, the wind picked up and it took pedalling hard to reach Piriapolis.
Andrew, from Colonia Valdense, arranged accommodation with their friends,
Laurence and Elisa, where we pitched the tents in their garden.
The following day, rumours of an evening barbeque did the rounds, and we stayed
one more day. What a delightful mixture of people: four South Africans, two
Canadians, two Americans, one English, one Spaniard, two Swedes, an Irish and
one lone Uruguayan. The barbecue was an authentic Uruguayan asado with more
meat than anyone could eat. The Uruguayans sure knew how to party.