A Beautiful Evening Sky

 Yesterday was cool and windy with a high of 21C. This morning it is partly cloudy, windy, and 23C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with wind and a high of 24C. 

Yesterday was a cooling off day for me. I didn't do much as I was tired from being so hot. The apartment was cool which was nice and I enjoyed the breeze a lot. 

We left to go to grandson's soccer game around 5 pm. I took this picture of the hibiscus hedge in front of the apartment. It had 2 blooms on it but it has grown a lot. It looks more like trees rather than a hedge. 

We have done this drive 3 times now and I am starting to look at everything. As we drove by places in the more rural part, I saw 2 hibiscus trees that had huge hot pink blooms on them. They were the biggest ones I have ever seen. The trees are now in full bloom with orange, red, pink, blue, and purple flowers. There are lots of potted plants like geraniums in window boxes and I even saw some huge cactus plants in yards. 

I noticed that most of the houses are made from cement or bricks. A lot of the houses have clay tiles roofs. There is a huge European influence in house styles. There are some big homes but most are smaller. There are a lot of apartments in Montevideo and they range in style also. Even where we went, there was a mix of houses and apartments. 

We got to the soccer field and when we went in, there was a different vibe this time. The police were at the gates and we were asked for our passport numbers. We didn't have our passports with us which is the first time I have been out without it. I forgot to pick it up off son's desk. 

The game started with the other team's fans setting off some fireworks. The game was intense with lots of cheering and hollering. One of the other team's players fell and hurt his knee. He was taken off via a stretcher and transported by ambulance to a hospital. Shortly after that, the coach of that team got a red card and had to leave the field. He misses the last game of the finals. The game ended in 0 - 0. We were let out 10 minutes after the other fans so there would be no issues. 

I did take a picture of the sky as it was beautiful. This is the first time I have seen a red sky at night. I think the conditions were perfect for it to happen. 

We had torte fritas again. It is the last time we will get them as the last game is close to the apartment. The usual dogs were at the game looking for food. One even ran along the side of the soccer field while the game was one. A pup was in the stands and we fed him some frita. He was so cute and everyone loved him. 

All of the dogs have homes but run loose. They are there every time we go. People seem to know them and pet them and talk to them all the time. 

The ride home was just as interesting. We got to see the horse track building lit up and it was beautiful. It opened in 1874. I found a picture of it on Wikipedia. It is hard to get a picture of it when driving as you are so close to it when you drive by.

People are starting to put up their Christmas decorations. There were lights hung in windows and only balconies. Still not a lot but more than the last time we were out in that part of the city. More people will start decorating as today is the day they usually start. 

Today we have to go shopping and then we will do things around here. I am tired as I was up very late and I may have caught the cold. I did get cold last night and it may be my turn to be sick. Not happy about that. I know I will be going to bed early tonight to fight this cold. 

Until the next time...........................................................................