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Salt Salt Salt

Erstellt am Juli 9, 2016 von myuytips

When we lived in Salinas Uruguay, my interest was aroused why this place was called „Salinas“. The word Salinas is „a Portuguese and Spanish word meaning salt works, salt mines, or salt pans“. But in Salinas Uruguay there are no … Weiterlesen →

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Ladrillos de San Carlos

Erstellt am Juni 23, 2016 von myuytips

   Eladio Dieste brick work. Old bus terminal in Salto. A few month ago, during a trip around Punta del Este area I came along a very interesting and almost forgotten craft and trade. Brick making.  At the cross point … Weiterlesen →

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The Gaucho

Erstellt am Juni 17, 2016 von myuytips

  National heroes in Argentina and Uruguay. Last week I posted the article about the dog „El Gaucho“, now the article about „The Gaucho“ himself. Recently I took the chance to visit the Gaucho Museum in Montevideo. I like you, … Weiterlesen →

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El Gaucho

Erstellt am Juni 11, 2016 von myuytips

  Uruguayan gaucho and his dog. Recently I visited the Gaucho Museum in Montevideo and prepared an article about it, also a bit of history of the Gauchos in Uruguay and Argentina. During my research I came along the story … Weiterlesen →

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Best Countries

Erstellt am Juni 3, 2016 von myuytips

Lake Constance and the Alps, Germany. Recently I read this interesting survey and would like you to participate of the information. In an US ranking, the 24 „best“ countries in the world were selected. Key criteria in the selection have … Weiterlesen →

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Biomuseo and American Trade Hotel

Erstellt am April 28, 2016 von myuytips

    Click on pictures to supersize. Sitting at a logical centerpoint in Central America, Panama City hopes to become a new destination for ecotourism and hipsters alike. With an outpost of an Ace Hotel and a new Gehry building, the … Weiterlesen →

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Ombu

Erstellt am März 30, 2016 von myuytips

     Click on pictures to supersize. When I visited my „house winery“ BraccoBosca  last week, to stock up for Easter, Enrique came up with a surprise, a taste of a new wine.   And Mike – what do you … Weiterlesen →

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Guava Glazed Tenderloin

Erstellt am März 23, 2016 von myuytips

Guava fruits. Usually 4 to 12 centimetres (1.6 to 4.7 in) long, are round or oval depending on the species.They have a pronounced and typical fragrance, similar to lemon rind but less sharp. The outer skin may be rough, often … Weiterlesen →

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Australia – Aborigine Art 1

Erstellt am März 17, 2016 von myuytips

  Its a BIG BIG country. Click on pics to size up. With this article I like to start a new series of posts about Australia. A country which I visited very often for over 50 years and lived there … Weiterlesen →

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The Oldest known Uruguayan Banknote

Erstellt am März 12, 2016 von myuytips

History of Uruguayan Currency. After my  series „Who are They“ about Uruguayan banknotes, I was asked a few times to describe the history of UY currency. I didn’t like that in the begin, because it is a never ending theme. … Weiterlesen →

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