Things learned so far

- the AXN network is always in English and shows only America' s finest criminal dramas
- adiós is for gringos everyone says ciao
- no copa de agua, bottles of water only
- always put electronic items in the safe
- order one dish for two people, especially in Uruguay unless you want to eat a pizza to your face with a side of steak and mashed potatoes
- wine is so cheap,  even in restaurants and hotel mini bars
- everyone takes usd just depends on what rate they want to give you
- don't go to the beach between 10am and 2 pm, seriously you will learn why no one else is on the beach
- don't worry about being on time, even for flights,  no one cares and they will wait for you
- hide your cell phone on flights, even in airplane mode but bring as many liquids as you want
- 50 + is the average age of a Patagonian traveler
- bife de chorizo is a steak not containing any chorizo