Class was interesting this morning. I could probably write a book about the things that I've learned in class but will save that for later. It's all related to the fact that in the past 25 days since I've been here, I've figured out that South Americans don't particularly love North Americans. Never before have I had to hold my tongue when I get ready to say "I'm American"...but I could go on forever, so I won't.
After class, Lauren, Nicole, and I took a stroll to the beach. It was a perfect day for a nap in the sand- blue skies and a semi-warm temperature. The beach is a different thing here- people come in their lunch hour or whenever they can just to relax for a few minutes...or all day. Today an old man showed up about the same time we did. I saw him choose his spot in the sand and sit down with his newspaper and briefcase looking a little out of place in his slacks and nice work shirt, but happy.
The next time I looked, he was stripped down to his swim trunks and sweater (tucked in) just taking in the sun. How cool!
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| William and LA with the dog of the day :) |
After the beach, I walked home along the water...you wouldn't believe how clear this ocean is. I know it has to be pretty deep, but when you look over the rail to the bottom you can see straight to the rocks. There's an old concrete area on the water that I pass by everday and am always tempted to go down into...so today was the day. It was probably not a good idea, which I learned as soon as I went down two flights of rotting stairs and smelled something similar to what a dead body might smell like...but was comforted by the sight of another photographer on the hunt for a good picture. I didn't find anything too great but DID get closer than ever to a pelican...it had to be at least three feet tall. Scary.
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| pelican pal |
I finally made it home, where I enjoyed a delicious lunch with Priscilla and her friend Fernando. He was nice but spoke wayyyyyyyyyyyy too fast and had the nerve to quiz me on my Spanish.
Later, Lauren and Nicole and I met up again and went to the mall/Walmart to buy some necessities and school supplies. Afterwards, we gave in and all enjoyed our first cheeseburger. They went to Burger King, I went to McDonalds. It was probably not a good idea, since I had dinner less than an hour later, but it was SO worth it.
For dinner- pancakes and grilled cheese. YUMMO.
For dinner- pancakes and grilled cheese. YUMMO.
In Chile, pankcakes are rolled up like enchiladas...and they eat them with manjar, a creamier milkier type topping. I prefer hot strawberry syrup at from ihop but manjar will do :)
Tomorrow most of my pals are going skiing, but I'm planning on staying in Vina and relaxing at the beach all day...lets hope I wake up to sunshine!
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| more interesting graffiti |
Until tomorrow,
Lesley
