It was asultry September, and a snack of dan dan noodles seasoned with salty preserved vegetables, perky Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil kept me alert in the intense humidity.
The stylish and sultry piece follows the actress from her bed to a fashion studio, driving a beige motorbike through empty Paris streets in a fitted cat suit.
Sharapova may have good looks and a Grand Slam title to her name, but even the sultry Siberian will struggle to keep up in the bank account stakes once Wie opens her shoulders.
Montevideo may not have the sultry allure of Buenos Aires, but there are many pleasant cafes you can settle in with a cortado (espresso with milk) and medialuna (croissant) and watch the world go by.