Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Beach Weekend

Visiting an artist's house in Punta del Este

Some of his work
The view from the artist's balcony.
His artistic architecture "fight against the line"
South American heart loving the beach!
Boat ride to the Ombu Forest
Ombu Tree!
Our day hostel in Cabo Polonio

Friday, December 3, 2010

The Goodness of Study Abroad

          Most university students spend the weekend before finals studying like crazy.  While studying abroad, however, we had a beach vacation without books or any other form of study the weekend before final projects and exams.  With the amount of study and exertion given before and after our weekend break, we had worked rigorously for the break... pause... breath... relaxation.... Then the swells of schoolwork woke up again and caused jostling currents of climaxing classes. But for the time of rest, it was a wonderful time of refreshment.
          For our mini travel, we went to the place of our first free weekend: La Paloma and Cabo Polonio.  Before arriving, I was curious as to if this time would mirror our first experience.  I came to learn that when staying in opposite sides of town, in different levels of expense lodging, with varying people, and in contrasting seasons, a whole new experience can be had.  It was a good remembrance of change while glorifying the beauty of new opportunities despite repetitive circumstances.