Comments on: An Up-Close Look at the Neighborhoods of Atlantida http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida A wave of opportunity! Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:24:37 -0300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Best Places to Retire in Uruguay | Ola Uruguay Real Estate and Investments http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-433 The Best Places to Retire in Uruguay | Ola Uruguay Real Estate and Investments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:21:07 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-433 [...] Likewise Denise and Wally Glass wanted to live near the beach but also near to modern conveniences. They narrowed their housing search to one of the many balnearios (coastal towns) outside of Montevideo. They decided on the small town of Marindia, which is a 1.5km walk east of Salinas. They have all the amenities that they need in Salinas, but can enjoy the peace of living outside of it. Horses regularly gallop along their beach, and in summer there is a manned lifeguard station. Now there is even a local (year-round) restaurant called Resto Marindia. They told me that one of the joys of living by the beach is that you don’t need money to enjoy its pleasures. “You can watch small, colorful fishing boats go by, as the joggers and horses come into view and sea gulls fly overhead; you can watch thunderstorms at sea approach, and witness the most incredible sunsets in person.” I could sense her joy when I read Denise’s words, “I am living a truly spectacular lifestyle.” For an up close look at the neighborhoods of Atlantida, check out Syd’s article of the same name here. [...] [...] Likewise Denise and Wally Glass wanted to live near the beach but also near to modern conveniences. They narrowed their housing search to one of the many balnearios (coastal towns) outside of Montevideo. They decided on the small town of Marindia, which is a 1.5km walk east of Salinas. They have all the amenities that they need in Salinas, but can enjoy the peace of living outside of it. Horses regularly gallop along their beach, and in summer there is a manned lifeguard station. Now there is even a local (year-round) restaurant called Resto Marindia. They told me that one of the joys of living by the beach is that you don’t need money to enjoy its pleasures. “You can watch small, colorful fishing boats go by, as the joggers and horses come into view and sea gulls fly overhead; you can watch thunderstorms at sea approach, and witness the most incredible sunsets in person.” I could sense her joy when I read Denise’s words, “I am living a truly spectacular lifestyle.” For an up close look at the neighborhoods of Atlantida, check out Syd’s article of the same name here. [...]

]]> By: Ruth Cassidy http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-224 Ruth Cassidy Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:30:52 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-224 Thanks Syd - might you know a realtor (or ROTARIAN) in your area? We will be visiting to look to purchase a home later this year. Thank you. Ruth Cassidy - Houston (ruth.cassidy@earthlink.net) Thanks Syd – might you know a realtor (or ROTARIAN) in your area? We will be visiting to look to purchase a home later this year. Thank you. Ruth Cassidy – Houston (ruth.cassidy@earthlink.net)

]]> By: Bonnie MacGregor http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-130 Bonnie MacGregor Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:06 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-130 I love your letters. How about some photos of these spots? Thistlebud I love your letters. How about some photos of these spots? Thistlebud

]]> By: sandy bowman http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-120 sandy bowman Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:50:27 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-120 thanks so much for the posts. can't decide between Uruguay and Ecuador. Cost of living is a factor; I just love something about Uruguay! thanks, sandyb thanks so much for the posts. can't decide between Uruguay and Ecuador. Cost of living is a factor; I just love something about Uruguay!
thanks, sandyb

]]> By: Bob http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-113 Bob Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:41:37 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-113 I would like to lease a place on the beach for several months. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob I would like to lease a place on the beach for several months. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Bob

]]> By: Craig Scofield http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-112 Craig Scofield Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:07:15 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-112 I rate this article 5 stars...thank you I rate this article 5 stars…thank you

]]> By: Uruguay Guy http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-111 Uruguay Guy Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:53:49 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-111 excellent summary syd! i know after international living featured this area as being "prime" up and coming area interest has exploded among expats -- especially those that have just read lee harrison's writeups. it is good to hear some details from a tru-blue year round resident. keep 'em coming. excellent summary syd!

i know after international living featured this area as being "prime" up and coming area interest has exploded among expats — especially those that have just read lee harrison's writeups. it is good to hear some details from a tru-blue year round resident.

keep 'em coming.

]]> By: Alinda Lord http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-110 Alinda Lord Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:47:45 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-110 would love to see an article on Colonia like this. we've been to Atlantida and this article describes it very well. thanks. would love to see an article on Colonia like this. we've been to Atlantida and this article describes it very well. thanks.

]]> By: Greg http://www.olauruguay.com/2010/01/31/an-up-close-look-at-the-neighborhoods-of-atlantida/comment-page-1#comment-109 Greg Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:16:32 +0000 http://www.olauruguay.com/?p=791#comment-109 Enjoyed the breakdown on the towns around Atlantida. Looking forward to hearing prices in 2010. Enjoyed the breakdown on the towns around Atlantida. Looking forward to hearing prices in 2010.

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