Uruguay
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Monday morning we were up bright and early to visit our first farm. This was the day that I learned that not only were these farms that we were visiting, but they were research facilities as well. INIA is a national agricultural research institution that focuses on the betterment of farm management and production. On…
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As I stepped off of the plane from a nine hour flight, groggy and uninterested, I looked up to see a message in large letters; “BIENVENIDOS A URUGUAY”. Welcome to Uruguay. My eyes lit up and I began to smile from ear to ear. I had finally made it. I was excited to embark on…
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On the last leg of our journey through Uruguay, we departed Treinta y Tres for Punta del Este, a coastal city. On the way there, we took a tour through the Saman Rice Mill. The mill receives the rice after it has been harvested from the field, and begins the process of turning it into…
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As the time to board the plane for Uruguay inches closer and closer, I’m filled with a cluster of emotions. Having never been outside of the United States before. A rush of excitement and anticipation awaits. I’m excited to finally explore, firsthand, the Uruguayan culture and agricultural practices that I’ve been learning about for…
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The past eight days have been nothing short of amazing! We started out the week by getting to see the capital city, Montevideo, for a few days. We saw open air food markets, beautiful sandy beaches, and different historical monuments. We then hit the road to start farm tours. Our first stops were a large…
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Once I came back to the United States, I realized how much fun I had and it hit that I could finally say that I’ve traveled. As I reflect on my time overseas, I realized that I took away two main things. First, meals are social times whether it be breakfast or a midday snack.…
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Travelling internationally for the first time was an experience of a life time. Everything about Uruguay was completely different than what I was used to! The topography and architecture was breathtaking within the cities. Since the country is so small, everyone knew each other, even when we traveled to different sides of the country. The…
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I’ve been home from Uruguay for about two weeks, and goodness do I miss it! I know it sounds cliche, but this trip truly changed my life. Even now I still can’t stop mentioning my experiences and how beautiful the country was. I am sure that for years to come, I will continue sharing about…
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This week has been amazing! We’ve been able to explore so much of the capital city and many of the farms! So far, we have been to a rice farm, beef cattle farm, and dairy farm. The farmers were very kind and willing to delve into their finances so that we could get a…
