Punta del Este, Uruguay

It's funny how some simple things can change your mood and even the way you feel about the world. Even though I was hesitating whether or not to come to Uruguay 'cause of how I was feeling in Buenos Aires, the moment I got to Uruguay I started feeling better, and the moment I arrived to Punta del Este, I felt brand new. The smell of the Atlantic Ocean, the buildings so colorful, the people smiling and the grass and sand did make a difference for me. I took of the bus with a wide open smile that made my wisedom tooth hurt again, but I didn't give a fuck really. When I got to the hostal, I recovered the same feeling I had about to years ago when I moved to the United States: the feeling of adventure. Of course my shyness was non-exitant and I quickly became friend with new people from all around the globe, from Brazil to Canada, from the UK to Australia... gotta love speaking three languages right?

The first night I saw people having drinks outside the hostal and I wasted no time in asking if one of the seats was taken and started getting to know them. Even though I didn't go out later with them to the bars, I had a great time with them. The day after, I joined a brazilian guy and his mom to walk all around the peninsula, a great walk with good shots and a not-so-lovely sunburn that makes my chest look as if I had a transparent shirt on. During the afternoon, I went with a German guy, Sebastian, off to La Barra on bike. Quite a ride, but still lovely. Damn, I wish I had one of those super cool cameras that make everything look prettier... but well, it all comes to my regular camera and my barely-existing talent. During the night we had wine with my French roommates and it was lovely. 

Today, we spent the day in the beach. I'm probably gonna regret it 'cause of the sunburns, but who cares. I've been thinking a lot of... things. And I just came to realized that I'm so happy 'cause I'm back to being the person I was for a year, that person out-going, funny and a little crazy. That person hanging out with others alike and with no worries other than what's for dinner. I love this and it's a good reminder of what I need to do next. so the question is: will I do it when I get back to that same old boring life in Santiago?
Ubicación: Punta del Este, Uruguay

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