We began the day with a bus tour of Montevideo and discovered how beautiful the city along the water really is. We rode along the “rambla,” which describes any road along the water. It certainly reminded us of home and Lake Shore Drive (except Chicago needs a few palm trees). We learned that Montevideo has over 400 statues and monuments. During the tour, we stopped to view some of these important historical sites and enjoyed the view of the city from the coast. After lunch and shopping in the Old City of Montevideo this afternoon, we had a great farewell dinner. The kids then celebrated at the hotel in a ballroom with music, snacks and dancing. It was a great way to celebrate their musical achievements and a fantastic South American tour!
Here are some more thoughts from our students on their favorite parts of this tour.
“What a fantastic culture we are in. The old buildings, the dancing, the food, the music! But the more I think about how much fun South America is for us, I think only more about how lucky I am to be in the company of such beautiful people. There are driven, fun, young musicians and hard working adults to keep us at check. What an experience!”
- Jesse Clevenger, horn
“Going to Argentina was an unforgettable experience. The food was unique and delicious and I ate way too much meat. The city was beautiful and every single aspect fascinated me. Overall, I am so grateful for going on this trip. It is something I will treasure forever.”
- Sophia Hubeny, violin
Everyone is looking forward to returning to Chicago on Sunday. And, we want to share some videos of the tour concerts with you. Check back on Monday to see the live recordings! Adios!