Finally, the weather has broken, and we’re able to get outside without being cold and/or wet. The day started with our usual buffet breakfast. This time we were also joined by a woman that Mom met who was from Uruguay and was here on a business trip. Unfortunately for her, she ended up having to cancel her meeting because of the stop that is going to be happening tomorrow, which will shut down all mass transportation. After breakfast, Vee and I changed into our workout clothes and went over to the spa and played a few games of ping pong while Mom and Vanessa went to the 7 Streets markets again and Chris went to the business center to use the computers there. After finishing up with our ping pong games, Vee and I showered, watched a few minutes of tv, and got dressed for a walk back to the Ave. Monsignor Rivero area where we were yesterday. It had warmed up outside and we were eager to get out and enjoy it some, as it was still a bit too cool to sit by the pool. During our walk, we stopped into a few condo/apartment buildings to see if they had any information about places for sale or rent, but each place was full or just didn’t want to make any effort to show us anything for whatever reason. We continued on to find a place for a mid afternoon coffee and ended up at a café with nice outdoor seating in the sun. We had cappuccinos and a pastry and enjoyed the activity of the busy-ness around us. Once finished, we were determined to find out about some of the high-rise apartment/condos in the area, and after trying to get in a few more, unsuccessfully, we finally found one called Castelo Branco with a sales office, and got inside one of their smaller two bedroom units that was selling for $47,900. The bedrooms were small, and the condition was so-so but the views were beautiful. They also took us up to the rooftop pool where the view was even better. However the pool was questionable, despite the area itself being quite pretty in design. We thanked them for the tour and went on our way. Monthly fees were 40 cents per square meter of your unit and that covered maintenance, security, water, etc. We then made our eventual way back to the hotel where Chris was watching some soccer and the girls were on their way back out to the 7 Streets market area. Vee and I lounged around the room, and napped a bit before we re-grouped and got a taxi down to the Ave. Monsignor Rivero for dinner. On the way out, we ran into Andrew, and talked with him more. He highly recommended the restaurant El Hierro and so that was our destination. Dinner was very good, and the service was excellent. Dinner included fried yucca, fried potatos, rice, a salad buffet, a cheese and meat plate, a fried provolone and tomato plate, in addition to each of our entrees. Mom and Vanessa had pasta, Vee had chicken, Chris and I had steaks. Again, I had a Huari, and this has established itself as my favorite beer here. We had a great time with lots of fun conversation, and topped it off with some delicious desserts including lemon pie, crème Brule, and lemon mousse. Not bad for $40. We got a taxi home, and although we had intended to go out to a club/bar afterwards, it seemed a bit too crazy out for us tonight. The Avenue San Martin, where the hotel is located, was lined with kids drinking in their cars parked on the side of the road with music blasting. It was like a tail-gate party at a football game and they were all partying it up before going into the clubs. Tomorrow is a stop, and most businesses will be closed, so tonight is a free night for most people, and they are taking advantage of it. Instead, we went back to the hotel and let our stomachs settle from our feast. Vee and I went down to the lounge around 11:30 for a nightcap, and to update the blog. The weather forecast for tomorrow is 80 degrees and partly cloudy so we are looking forward to a day by the pool.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment