Before we arrive at our destination, I will like to give you a review on Uruguay. Uruguay is located on the east coast of South America and borders Argentina and Brazil. Uruguay has an estimated population of 3.4 million with a steady growth rate of forty percent. The land area of Uruguay is 67035 square mile, which means that there are about 51 people for one square mile. Don't worry we will fit right in the land. Please bring a light jacket; the climate is temperate there.
At our arrival on Sunday afternoon in Montevideo, our United States currency will transfer into Uruguayan pesos. We will try to understand their native language of Spanish and Brazilian. We will need to understand their native language in order to praise the lord in a Roman Catholic Church where 66 percent of Uruguayans will join us. Don't be overwhelmed as of yet, our trip has just begun. On Monday morning, we will attend school in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Students have a 98 percent literacy rate there. We will then stop at a restaurant and a have a meal. We can try the churrasco dish that is considered Uruguay's national dish. Churrasco is a tasty grilled steak. After eating at the restaurant we will retire at the hotel for a nightcap.
"A new day, something else to see." We will travel past the city of Montevideo into the countryside of Uruguay. We will go to Rico's farm. He will teach us how to plant and grow corn, rice, wheat and barley. He will show us how to look after cows, pigs and chicken. We will eat chivitos. Chivitos is a steak sandwich made with eggs, cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes. We will drink a Uruguayan wine by the name of Medio Medio. Medio medio is a popular drink that is half wine and half champagne. It is rumored that Uruguay's food and wine is good so I know that we'll enjoy the food and wine. We will be of company to Rico throughout Wednesday to Friday. During that time, he will teach us the importance of agriculture in his country. Fourteen percent of people work on agricultural farm for a living.
I know that we already have learned so much already but education is a thing that needs to be broadened. On Saturday, we will go the library. We will look through History books to learn more about Uruguay. We will learn that the original people of Uruguay were the Charrua Indians. The Charrua Indians were defeated by Spain in the year 1516. The Spanish language was now imposed on the Charrua Indians. As of the year 1516 to 2008, Uruguay has come a long way. Uruguay's history can be compared to the United States. Similar to the United States, Uruguay's government was started as a republic and once was under dictatorship. Uruguay government consists of a president, senate, legislators, and a supreme court. Its high literacy rate, large urban middle class and even income distinguish Uruguay.
It's already hard to think that we will be leaving this country today since we have learned so much. Uruguay's food, agriculture, land area, climate, population, history and government have already engulfed us. Uruguay's culture has had such a tremendous effect on us. I hope that you are pleased with the trip to Uruguay. This chance to travel to Uruguay with me will be one of the best experiences of your life. You still have to learn more about the world. One day, I will schedule a trip to another country of your choice. Still, there is no place home. Every journey has to come an end. Thanks again for embarking on this journey with me.
