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"Just remember, they can buy anything but they can’t buy backbone." - Rushmore - Herman Blume (Bill Murray)
Some things just cannot be explained. We drove up Ruta 12 (near the multi-million dollar homes) yesterday morning from the beach in Punta del Este. It was a beautiful summer morning drive in the country with no traffic, 60 degrees, and sunny. Birds were chirping, a light breeze was blowing, all in all an idyllic Disney moment. Only two cars were in front of us. There was a lone cyclist riding a very expensive bicycle on the road. He was handsomely decked out in spandex, riding gloves, special shoes, and helmet. The car in front of us slowly passed him and as it did so, the cyclist began lifting his left arm into the air, pumping it up and down. We were a a few meters back, and couldn't quite make out the hand gesture, so we wondered what Uruguayan tradition this might be.
As the next car passed, it became very clear - not an Uruguayan tradition at all - just a road rage bicyclist wildly waving his third finger at every car! When it came our turn to pass, we looked at each other, wide-eyed and questioning whether we'd be graced with his antics. Sure enough! We had a good laugh over his ridiculousness. Whatever his nationality, I hope he rides into the sunset a happier man.
Some things just cannot be explained. We drove up Ruta 12 (near the multi-million dollar homes) yesterday morning from the beach in Punta del Este. It was a beautiful summer morning drive in the country with no traffic, 60 degrees, and sunny. Birds were chirping, a light breeze was blowing, all in all an idyllic Disney moment. Only two cars were in front of us. There was a lone cyclist riding a very expensive bicycle on the road. He was handsomely decked out in spandex, riding gloves, special shoes, and helmet. The car in front of us slowly passed him and as it did so, the cyclist began lifting his left arm into the air, pumping it up and down. We were a a few meters back, and couldn't quite make out the hand gesture, so we wondered what Uruguayan tradition this might be.
As the next car passed, it became very clear - not an Uruguayan tradition at all - just a road rage bicyclist wildly waving his third finger at every car! When it came our turn to pass, we looked at each other, wide-eyed and questioning whether we'd be graced with his antics. Sure enough! We had a good laugh over his ridiculousness. Whatever his nationality, I hope he rides into the sunset a happier man.
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