November 30
After 2 days at sea, we arrived in beautiful Montevideo. The portuguese numbered their discoveries and Mont refers to hills Vi is the number 6 and Deo is day...we discovered 6 hills today.
There are many lovely old buildings, modern skyscrapers and fabulous beaches not to mention 2 notable golf courses. The Uruguans are soccer mad and their team made it into the finals for the World Cup.
This is the first place since San Diego that we noted quite a few street people.
Jose Gurvich is a noted painter who originated here and we went to the museum set up by his widow. He died very young in New York preparing for an exhibit. His widow arranged for him to be buried in Israel and she brought his collection back to Montevideo for public viewing.
We spoke to many passengers who really loved the look and feel of this city including us.
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