We needed a mental break from field work (grassland plots in major heat exhausted our brains the last couple days), so we headed into Tacuarembo do run some errands (fill the truck with gasoline, buy more water, get some snacks and more sunblock, and do a little sightseeing).
After running our errands, we decided to take a drive through one of the neighborhoods in town, and we noticed signs for the airport. We never drove to the regional airport before, so we decided to explore a little. Just outside the entrance was the formal sign for the airport ("Welcome to the Tacuarembo Regional Airport").
The airport was complete with a worn out, but still flying, Uruguayan flag.
The entrance to the airport was just a bigger than usual cattle guard at an open gate.
The actual airport was just a small building, and we didn't notice anyone actually there.
The "fleet" at the airport:
And, basically, a shot of the entire airport and a runway:
Our favorite part was apparently the Uruguayan version of TSA - apparently what was guarding the area. :)
Uruguay never fails to disappoint. It's such a random, funny, welcome mix of things.
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