The next day we decided to just get lost again. After the amount of wedding planning we had been doing, the last thing on our minds was coming up with another plan. As we strolled through the city I was reminded by one of my favorite travel quotes that I heard for the first time when I was in South Africa,
I am like a cosmic wanderer, driven by the winds to land where they will.
The winds took me to Colonia and now I could not get enough of her.
One of the game’s I like to play when I am in a new city is finding an apartment or house that I would buy if I were moving there. Below is me in front of Colonia’s pick!
We saw a lighthouse in the distance and decided that we needed to find our way to it. But first we had to pass through sunlit parks with blossoming bougainvillea. . .
and by more colorful homes for me to lust after. . .
and through an ancient fort whose trees beckoned to be climbed.
Finally, the lighthouse emerged and for a minimal fee we opted to climb to the top.
The view from the top was definitely the highlight of the day. It is the highest point in this picturesque colonial township with a vast look of La Plata river.
Off in the distance the Buenos Aires skyline could be seen. It was a gentle reminder that we would be returning to Argentina the following day. Back to the chaos, back to the planning.
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GLORIOUS pictures, Andi! You look so pretty and happy in your wonderful sundress. Love that you find places to live in each spot you visit. 🙂
Awww, you always leave the loveliest comments, thanks darling! I was definitely happy that day!!! And yes, it’s a fun game to play, you should play it on your next trip.
Great photos!
Thanks so much!!!
Of course you picked a pink house 🙂 Maybe if you and Lucas ever end up living in BsAs you can buy it as your little weekend getaway.
Haha, I was waiting for someone to say something about it being pink! I couldn’t help myself. And yes, we’ll have a house in Colonia, BsAs, Buzios…maybe Santiago!!! 😉
So beautiful. I love that you chose the pink house. Hehehe. So very you. 😉 Goes well with your dress too!
The music you chose goes so well with the pictures too. Such a relaxing looking place. Exactly what you need to get away from all the hecticness. 😀
Thanks love, your comment is so very thoughtful!!! Isn’t it such a relaxing looking city? Haha, yes the pink house is SO me! I’ve already decorated it in my mind.
do you know who said that quote? I love it!
The ex-President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki. It’s gorgeous right!?
Way to rock that maxi lady!
Awww thanks gorgeous! I bought it in a cute boutique in Buenos Aires.
The light house is lovely!
I pick houses I want to live in all the time…even in places I’ve been living in for years.
The lighthouse was definitely lovely! It’s a fun game, huh?
I love that your dress matches the pink house!
Haha, it wasn’t planned I promise! 😉
Colonia is so beautiful. I don’t know how I missed it when I went to Uruguay. Perfect place to escape the wedding planning madness.
What cities did you go to when you were in Uruguay? I’m definitely planning on taking my wedding guests there, as I know they would love it.
Love the pink house! I could definitely use some of that sunshine here in Hong Kong. It’s freezing!
Isn’t that house great? Be a little more patient beautiful, it will be hot soon enough!!!
Beautiful dress Andi, as always you look stunning.
Awww, I’m seriously touched, thank you darling!!! And to be honest I just rolled out of bed. When I have my sunglasses on in pics that means I have no makeup on hahaha.
you look great, and the photos you took are quite as beautiful
Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🙂
some great photos in this post!
Thanks so much!
One of my favourite towns ever!
It pulled at my heartstrings too!
Great place to be lost in!
Agree 100%!!!
I totally play that game too! I’d be more than happy to live in such a cute, pink house!
Such a fun game! I will make sure to save a room for guests when I buy it.
You’re too sweet!
That pink house in front of which you are standing? I have just decided I need to live there. And then ride that pink train on the way to work. You get the drift. Thank you for always inspiring some dreaming!
What a lovely comment, thank you!!! Haha pink is such a great color, huh? I found Colonia to be full of inspiration. I’m glad it inspired you as well to dream!
Of course you would pick the pink house, lol, SO very you!
And the colors in all of Colonia are just so dreamy. What a beautiful little city.
Jajaja, claro que si! And yes, agree totally, the colors of Colonia are super dreamy. Would make quite the backdrop for wedding pics!
More beautiful photos from Colonia!!! Love your dress =)
Awww thank you to both compliments!!!
Beautiful photo essay, the colors are so vibrant.. with all the wedding planning, I’m glad you still have time to enjoy the beautiful day.
Thank you so much!!! Colonia has just some of the most beautiful colors I have ever seen in a city.
Oh Andi, that first photo of you? Breathtaking!!!
(the second one too but LOVE the colors in the first one)
Awww thanks lovely!!! And I had JUST rolled out of bed haha. That’s why I’m rocking the shades! 😉
Gorgeous post!
Thank you kindly!!!
Beautiful array of colors, especially the pinks. I like the pic of you in your dress next to the wall. Great imagery Andi.
Thank you SO much!!!
Writing is a talent that you surely have!
Thank you so much!
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