## Arriving in Montevideo
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## Ciudad Vieja
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We got an early start and not much along the pedestrian plazas were open yet.
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Rainbow flags lining the streets of Ciudad Vieja.
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Plaza Zabala
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The Equinox, visible from Plaza Zabala near the waterfront.
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Bronze sculptures on the facade of a building in Ciudad Vieja. A man climbing the railings to give flowers to his love.
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Plaza Constitución, with Catedral de Montevideo and a Sunday market starting to get set up.
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Mom at the fountain in Plaza Constitución.
## Plaza Independencia
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The Artigas monument, Plaza Independencia.
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Palacio Salvo — the art deco tower that dominates the plaza.
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The Mausoleo de Artigas beneath Plaza Independencia, with an honor guard on watch.
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The Puerta de la Ciudadela — the last remaining piece of the old city walls, with Palacio Salvo framed behind it.
## Street Art & Pride
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A 2005 monument honoring diversity, identity, and sexual orientation — placed by the city of Montevideo itself.
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## Catedral Metropolitana
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We walked back to Plaza Constitución to walk through Catedral de Montevideo.
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Interior of the Catedral de Montevideo.
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Dad exploring the side aisles.
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## Around the City
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This was the Spanish consulate, I believe.
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A very very good dog spotted through a wrought iron gate.
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Heading back toward the ship -- but first a stop for lunch in Mercado del Puerto!
## Mercado del Puerto
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Chimichurri, salsa criolla, and bread — the only acceptable way to start lunch.
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Inside Mercado del Puerto — the city's historic iron-roofed market.
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Mom and Dad at lunch.
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Uruguayan beef. Pro tip for dining in Argentina and Uruguay -- **for goodness sake, share steaks!!** They are gigantic and no one will bat an eye if you want to split one.
## Sailing Away
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MS Artania docked alongside us at Montevideo.
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Montevideo from the deck, as seen by the ship's unofficial mascot Sharkira.
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Artania was docked along side us and got a good view of its aft as we maneuvered out of the pier.
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A game of **Flip 7** always entertains!