My travels through South America.

Long Bus Ride

April 28, 2006
Day 212

There wasn't much time to do anything today as I had a 19-hour bus ride ahead of me. I said goodbye to Kathleen, bought a few snacks for the ride, and walked to the bus station. Spending almost an entire day on a bus sucks, but the distances here… Read More: Long Bus Ride »

I Have A Visa!

April 27, 2006
Day 211

I had to go back to the Paraguayan consulate three times today. The first time, I learned that my visa application had been accepted and I paid my fee. I was told to come back in an hour to pick up my passport, which I did, but it still… Read More: I Have A Visa! »

Paraguay Might Work

April 26, 2006
Day 210

With thoughts of Brazil way behind me, I began to focus my efforts on Paraguay today. The consulate had a huge line again just like yesterday. This time, I went to the front where a police officer was directing people who were trying to enter. Eventually, I was able… Read More: Paraguay Might Work »

Next Country: Paraguay

April 25, 2006
Day 209

The first order of the day for me was to make one last attempt at obtaining a Brazilian visa. I went back to the consulate when they opened at 10:00 and stood in a long line, patiently awaiting my chance to explain myself. When I got to the front… Read More: Next Country: Paraguay »

Punta del Este

April 21, 2006
Day 205

It was nice and sunny today, so I decided to go to Punta del Este as planned. My day started off really nicely when I was on a city bus on my way to the bus station in Montevideo. A guy got on the bus with a guitar. There's… Read More: Punta del Este »

Rainy Day

April 20, 2006
Day 204

Today I wanted to head off to Punta del Este, a beach resort a few hours from Montevideo. On my way to the bus station, however, it started to drizzle. Drizzle turned into rain, which turned into a torrential downpour. By the time I got to the bus station,… Read More: Rainy Day »

A View Of The City

April 19, 2006
Day 203

This morning I went to the tourism office to find out what to do in Montevideo. When I was here during my cruise, I basically just walked up and down the shore for a few hours, so today I wanted to do some more touristic things. I was given… Read More: A View Of The City »