closed for the season

We arrived at the beach town resort of Las Grutas after dark. We spotted about six campsites that were closed before we found a place to pop the top. While we were driving around, we found that almost every place in town was shuttered up. Restaurants, grocery stores, even the hotels.

The next day we went exploring. And this place looks like a great time in summer. The wide beach has water slides, places to rent umbrellas and get fruity drinks. All closed up for winter now though. We were able to find a store so we could get some food. Bode finally got a haircut, we had good internet service, and there is something nice about having a town almost to yourself. But, after a while we got tired of looking at shuttered storefronts and took off again, trying to find a little more life on the coast.

Oh, and watch out for those cement sinks when backing out of the campsite. They just jump out at you. This is our 2nd dent by permanent campsite installation this year. The first was a gash on the side of the bus from a BBQ.

4 thoughts on “closed for the season

  • May 2, 2012 at 10:46 AM
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    We had similar experiences on that coast last fall. I think the season is for 1-2 months only! Otherwise it’s full of ghost towns. When we were in Las Grutas, we found a place OPEN that sold french fries in a cone. I’d love to see that place in full swing.

  • May 2, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    Don’t feel bad guys, it’s the same in Uruguay as well. Twilight zone 🙂

  • May 2, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    Love your haircut Bode! Still as cute as ever 🙂

    xoxo

  • May 3, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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    ha, Bode looks totally impressed that you’re taking the “haircut picture”

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