Mate!!!

Mate!!! Anyone? Well, it still amazes me how "Mate" plays such a big part of this culture. The guy in the black jacket was on the side of the road watching a cycling race go through our town. We we out to support some of our local riders participating in the "Vuelta de Uruguay". The Polocia pulled over and drank a few swiggs to get a boost. I would really like to see a study done on the true effects of "Mate" or the yerba that "we" drink, yes we. I have found that if I don't have my Mate for the day I have missed something. It really doesn't play a part of my social life like some of the Uruguayans but it does play a part of my daily life. Until next time...chao...