We’ve only done one day in Colonia and already done nearly everything Colonia has to offer. It’s a small place but I like that. It’s simple and feels good to be away from the big city.
We drove to the old Colonia gate. Pretty cool. Not really sure what to say about it. It’s old and used a long time ago, there you go. More picture opportunities of course. Then walked down the famous old styled street D-Los Suspiros and also into a gallery. Ended up at the lighthouse next and decided to go up to the top. Gave us a nice overview look of the entire town.
Colonia is nice with not much to worry about. The people are friendly, food is tasty, musical streets, and just the ease of mind Colonia gives you. Does give me the urge to want to see more of Uruguay.
So were on our way back to the boat to head to Buenos Aires. While walking and about a block away before were at the entrance of customs and the parking lot, there’s a dog. (I think it was a she) and she’s a small little dog just running around aimlessly. We started talking about the dog and how she probably wants to leave Uruguay and get on the boat to Argentina. We gave the dog lots of attention on our walk and then Lizzie did the deal breaker, she pet him. From then on the dog followed us as if we owned her. We passed by the first set of security and the dog comes right in with us. Now were on the line for customs and we were for certain that customs would say something. Nope. We passed by customs and the dog continued to follow us and no one noticed. This is hysterical at this point and not sure what were going to do with a dog once we get to Argentina. While waiting on another line to get into the boat, we pass by TWO more security check points with them not noticing. She somehow knew exactly what to do to sneak around and even sat next to us during the waiting times. There was a point when we had thought we had lost her but in fact she was just looking for a way around the crowd into the door to continue to follow us which she did. Lizzie had to go the restroom so the dog waited outside the door for her to come out. When Lizzie came out, the dog jumped in excitement and continued to follow. Now were on the bridge and officially getting in the boat. The dog successfully enters the boat however unfortunately a security person notices. Security calls for backup and a lady comes towards the dog. The dog senses bad news and starts running away from her and even growls and barks. We felt horrible. Security had a hard time following the dog and getting her out but eventually did. I couldn’t stop thinking about that dog the whole boat ride over. She was clever enough to work her way around everyone. I do think dogs have a good sense of a good owner and who would take care of them well. She even knew when she was being taken away. Hope you’re doing ok there doggy!
Thanks Lizzie for inviting to come along! Good times!
