Uruguay and Tango Show 乌拉圭与探戈之夜
August 23, 2025
Although we had only been in Buenos Aires for two days, we were eager to add a new stamp to our travel memories and set out on a day trip to Uruguay. To reach the ferry terminal, we took buses with a transfer at La Boca, saving ourselves a 30-minute walk through an unfamiliar neighborhood.
The check-in process and customs at the terminal were smooth and efficient. After a quick breakfast of coffee and croissants, we boarded the 10:30 am Colonia Express ferry. The crossing over the Río de la Plata lasted about an hour and fifteen minutes, carrying us across the wide, brown waters to the shores of Uruguay.
In Colonia del Sacramento, we strolled leisurely through the old town, admiring its cobblestone streets, colonial-era houses, and sweeping coastal views. The town’s tranquil atmosphere set a gentle pace for the day. After a pleasant lunch, we continued exploring until it was time to return.
Back at the ferry terminal, however, we discovered that check-in time was one hour prior to departure—not forty minutes as suggested by ChatGPT. At first, the staff was reluctant to let us through, but after we explained we had an evening event planned, they kindly made an exception, even allowing us to bypass the security line. A fellow passenger later helped us pass through passport control quickly, and in the end we boarded with plenty of time to spare.
The ferry brought us back to Buenos Aires around 6 pm. This time, we chose to walk through the neighborhood to reach the bus stop and return to our rental. For dinner, the group split tastes: while the ladies prepared vegetarian dishes, the men insisted on meat. A quick trip across the street to the butcher shop yielded two ribeye steaks and two breaded chicken fillets. Together with homemade tomato soup and fresh vegetables, the meal turned into a hearty feast.
Later, we dressed up slightly and set out for a tango show. We had booked the “show plus drink” option, without dinner, and worried our seats might be poor since dinner guests were seated two hours earlier. To our surprise, the six of us were placed right in front of the stage. With red wine and Argentine appetizers in hand, we spent the evening captivated by the intensity and elegance of tango.
After midnight, we caught the bus back to our accommodation. By now, moving around Buenos Aires by bus and on foot felt safe and surprisingly comfortable, closing the day with both adventure and cultural immersion.
二零二五年八月二十三日
在布宜诺斯艾利斯 (Buenos Aires) 仅停留两天后，我们便迫不及待地想为旅程增添新的印记，前往邻国乌拉圭 (Uruguay) 来一个一日游。为了到达渡轮码头，我们选择乘坐公交车并在拉博卡 (La Boca) 转车，省去了穿越陌生街区的 30 分钟步行。
码头的值机和海关手续井然有序，出奇地高效。在候船厅内享用了一份咖啡与羊角面包作为早餐后，我们登上了Colonia Express 渡轮。船只缓缓驶入拉普拉塔河 (Río de la Plata)，褐色而宽阔的河面在阳光下泛着微光，一个多小时后便抵达乌拉圭。
我们走进这座始建于 1680 年的古镇——科洛尼亚·德尔·萨克拉门托 (Colonia del Sacramento)。历史城区 (Barrio Histórico) 的鹅卵石小路与低矮房屋，展现出葡萄牙与西班牙交织的独特风情。漫步在 叹息街 (Calle de los Suspiros) ，走进圣礼大教堂 (Basilica del Santísimo Sacramento)，处处弥漫着宁静而古朴的气息。街边偶尔停放的古董汽车，更为这座古城增添了一份怀旧的韵味。
中午在小镇享用了当地的美食后，我们沿着河畔长廊悠然散步，远眺拉普拉塔河 (Río de la Plata) 的宽阔水面，心境也随之开阔。路过一家饭店，被户外现场音乐表演吸引。爱跳舞的同伴情不自禁地随着歌声跳了起来，不一会儿他身后便跟上了一串游客，最后Connie 也加入，大家随着音乐兴高彩烈地绕圈圈，气氛一时达到高潮。
返程时遇到了个小插曲——来到渡轮公司前台取票时才被告知渡轮的值机需在出发前一小时完成，而不是 ChatGPT 提示的 40 分钟。工作人员起初不愿放行，所幸的是在听到我们解释晚上有重要安排后，允许我们通过，还让我们免去安检的长队。随后，一位好心的乘客又在海关护照检查时帮忙让我们走当地人的通道。最终我们顺利登船。
傍晚六点，我们再次回到布宜诺斯艾利斯。这一次，我们选择穿过街区步行至公交站，坐公交车返回住处。晚餐女士们忙于准备素食，男士们无肉不欢，走到街对面的肉铺，买回两块肉眼牛排和两块裹粉鸡排。搭配自制的番茄汤和新鲜蔬菜，这顿丰盛的晚餐让人心满意足。
稍作休息后，我们前往观看探戈表演。在来阿根廷之前我们就已买好了票。原本担心因为只选择了“表演加饮品”的票而非包晚餐票，会被安排在不佳的位置，毕竟晚餐客人提前两小时就入座了。没想到我们六人竟被安排在舞台正前方。红酒在杯中荡漾，阿根廷小食散发着浓郁香气。台上舞者的步伐如火焰般热烈、如流水般优雅。整个夜晚，我们完全沉浸在探戈的魅力之中。