Our second and last free day was invested by heading down the massive River Platte to Montevideo, Uruguay. The trip takes 3 to 3 and a half hours depending on downstream or upstream in a large, high speed ferry. This is a great way for these students to see another country and another capital for a relatively cheap price. The ferry company offers a day tour that even includes a nice lunch.

Rappin' on the Buquebus

We had a blast! There is nothing more invigorating than to spend time traveling with young adults. We had not traveled far until they had invented a game. On the way home they invented a rap! It was hilarious and fun to see people watching them and trying to sneak photos.

Tomorrow at noon we head to the second airport here in Buenos Aires and our flight to the city of Cordoba. We will get settled tomorrow and then they will receive orientation as volunteers Saturday. The CIMA 2010 conference opens Saturday evening. At last count I heard they were expecting over 1800 young people from the countries of the southern part of South America. This does not count speakers, staff and volunteers. There are over 80 speakers alone!

Me and my "Chinese granddaughter"

Lunch in the Port of Montevideo