Bye Bye Montevideo Video
Paul just finished editing this video that causes me to feel the bittersweet nature of traveling and saying farewell to the people,...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Apr 19, 20235 min read
Bye Bye Uruguay, Hello California
Waking up at home I had some anxiety because I could not remember what house and bed I was in. I couldn't remember details about my...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Doors and Murals
Paul has been photo collecting ornate and interesting doors on our walks through the city of Montevideo. The music and doors (not to be...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Mar 9, 20233 min read
Neighborhoods
During the weekend Paul and I visited the wealthy neighborhood of Carrasco, at the edge of Montevideo, where they have a beautiful beach,...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Mar 2, 20232 min read
The Uruguayan Riviera
Enjoy another video produced by Paul with aerial shots, authentic Uruguayan music, our happy faces, carnival and more! Hover to see...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Feb 23, 20232 min read
Workcation
On our workcation, we are working remotely, taking lovely walks and bike rides, and going on a couple of weekend trips. Last weekend we...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Feb 15, 20232 min read
MonteVIDEOSyncracies
There are two Paul produced videos in this blog post for your viewing pleasure further down this list. Our tour guide, Juan, told us many...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Look Alikes
After days of steamed vegetables and rice for our tummies, Paul wanted to take a break and go to a new neighborhood with a DJI Drone...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Feb 1, 20231 min read
Contrast
The chicks are growing away from their mama. I'm happy for them and my heart is breaking. All I could do was observe and pose in front of...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Staying Put in Montevideo
Enjoy the above short video created by Paul with background music by Uruguayan musician Eduardo Mateo. Although we are in a city, we are...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Revealed
This morning dove living outside our Montevideo bedroom window was out exploring the world until life brought her to nest and hatch the...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Siesta
Last week we spent a lot of time adjusting to using google translate, figuring out phones and bikes. Our very helpful Uruguayan contact,...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Jan 20, 20231 min read
Getting Settled
Last night I had the experience of looking at an event happening in Vermont in February and thinking, why is someone posting this winter...
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Ellen Gittelsohn
Jan 18, 20233 min read
Family Travels Times Three
On January 15, 2023 Claire left to administer UVM's travel abroad program in Costa Rica, Yitzi left for a five day Jewish heritage tour...
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