We arrived midday in sunny weather
With help of a local pilot because they know the waters better.

It was a precision maneuver to dock
In this city of mainly Spanish and Italian stock.

He docked the vessel in the middle of the city
But it was a pity…

That our arrival was too late
And our tour bus was not at the gate.

But exploring the town on foot
Turned out to be very good.

The town is charming, exceptionally tidy and clean
And everywhere sweeping women were seen.

Beautiful colonial buildings, well preserved and up to par,
The most attractive city in South America so far.

A local Uruguay tango show on board
And we stayed overnight in this port.