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Looking for some family events this weekend?...

There are family friendly events all weekend in Prado:  check it out here.

Looking for something to do next weekend?

Are you looking for travel deals?

I have been using the services of Carrasco Viajes for a couple of years now and really like them.  My travel agent is Anne (her email is below).  I request flight quotes as well as package holiday quotes via email which is very convenient.  You can join their Facebook page to see information on upcoming deals.  I find their prices very competitive and the service is efficient.  I highly recommend Carrasco Viajes.

Carrasco Viajes
1615 Cambará
Tel: 2604 8330 
anne@carrascoviajes.com.uy
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Looking for something to do this weekend? how about a taste of Africa...

Don't know how to park? don't worry...move to Uruguay where no one knows how to park!

It doesn't take long after arriving in Uruguay to you realise that no one in Uruguay seems to know how park, nor do they care how they park!  Even if I park slightly close to the line on the carpark I back up and straighten up but this is unseen in Uruguay.  People park wherever they want in whatever way they way.  These are just a few of the photos from the hundreds of possible pics of terrible parking in Uruguay:

Two carparks and half a disabled carpark...why not!

Smallest car in the world but it needs two parks...

How about you park 20cm from my car so I can't even get into it!...

Don't want to park on the street...no problem just park on the nature street or the footpath!...

What is the next production by the Montevideo Players Club?

The Montevideo Players Club presents their next production...

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by William Shakespeare

Directed by Marcelo Garmendia.

at 9:00 pm, at the Neil Fairless Centre, Acevedo Diaz 2324.

Shows in the garden!! 

(In case of bad weather it will be indoors. IT WON'T BE CANCELLED)

SHOWS IN NOVEMBER:

Wednesday 4th

Thursday 5th

Friday 6th

Thursday 12th

Friday 13th

Saturday 14th

Wednesday 25th

Friday 27th

Saturday 28th

TICKETS:

Adults - $ 250.-

Students & OAP's - $ 150.-

Members - FREE!

SPECIAL OFFER FOR STUDENTS - ONLY FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY PERFORMANCES - Groups of 10 or more (including the teacher!) pay only $ 100.- each!

Bookings exclusively through:  montevideoplayers@gmail.com

Our bookings/payment system works as follows:

1) You contact us (by mail or phone shown above) and indicate which show you want to attend. Groups must book only in teacher's name.

2) We confirm the availability of seats for that performance and hold them for you for a maximum of 48 Hrs.

3) You go to any Red Pagos branch anywhere in the country within the 48 Hrs. and pay the ticket/s amount with name into

    RED PAGOS COLECTIVO Nº 44275 – MONTEVIDEO PLAYERS

(Groups must pay in teacher's name, otherwise payment cannot be traced.

If payment is not made within the 2 days, you go back to point 1 and start all over again!)

4) Red Pagos informs us of the deposit.

5) We confirm your booking.

6) You pick up your tickets at the Box Office straight before the show.

7) You enjoy the show!

REMEMBER

- Red Pagos DOES NOT issue tickets - they provide a collection service where you simply deposit cash.

- If you deposit in Red Pagos before booking with us, you run the risk of paying for a ticket that has already been sold!

- Red Pagos makes NO RESERVATIONS

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BOOK NOW!

The Pub will be open as of 8:30 PM, during the interval and after the show (when you can meet the Cast!) serving Pub food and real English draught beers.

Are you prepared for the sidewalks in Uruguay?

Like other countries in South America (i.e. Brazil) the responsibility of sidewalks belongs not to the government/local council authorities but to the house owner adjacent to the sidewalk.  What this leads to is a mis-match of sidewalks (if any!), badly maintained sidewalks and next to no curb ramps.  So be prepared and if you have young children bring a great stroller with good suspension.

This is what I walk over (and push a stroller over) on the way to school everyday:

 No sidewalk, no curb ramp...

Busy intersection with no curb ramps and no pedestrian crossing lights! cross the street at your own risk :)