Oy. The cell phone my family gave me didn't have "un chip" so I wasn't able to get a hold of any other gringos today. Not to mention my adapter wasn't working so I got away from the horrible/wonderful FACEBOOK...but I'm thinking it was for the better. I haven't had this much time to chill out, nap, read, write, draw, in a very long time.
Yesterday my best bud Steven and I met up in Los Dominicos, a pueblito in the city. It had tons of little crafts, art, ceramic, wool sweaters, and cafes--a great place for me to find trinkets for family members before I return. After grabbing a bite, Steven and I ventured onto the metro. Wow. The Chilean metro is beautiful, clean, and a super easy system, something DC knows nothing about. We easily found our way to the Baquedano metro station and crossed the river to Bellavista. Because it was a Saturday, the streets were filled with couples (SO MUCH PDA), families, and face-painted kiddos. We walked into Patio Bellavista, an upscale area with lots of live music, bars, and restaurants. Although kind of expensive, I can see it being a fun place to meet up with friends. When our feet began to scream, Steven and I went our separate ways on our separate buses. I felt like a true traveler (and almost Chilena) when I made my way home on the bus all by myself!
Chiqui, Miro, and I had some solid family time last night when we went to an Italian restaurant. The whole time Miro kept saying, "Que rica comida! Esta como en Itlia!" Though far from the Italian food I've had, it was delicious. I love that dinner doesn't start until 9 or 10 and that going to dinner is a serious outing. We stayed there for at least two hours, talking and eating, with lots of sharing. I'm really growing to love this family a lot. I've already started thinking about how sad I'll be to leave!
I started the day with a little run in a neighborhood park heading towards the mountains (mama, we can go when you visit!). Shortly after "mi hermano" and "su polola" came over for Sunday lunch. I showed them my Chilean slang book, "How to survive in the Chilean Jungle," which they found very funny and mostly spot on. The family and I watched the second half of the Copa America final, Uruguay vs. Paraguay. After a lonnngggg descanso (break, nap, siesta) Miro and I ventured to the mall to find me an adapter and new cell phone chip. Holy Moly! I felt like I was in the US. They had everything from their version of Home Depot to department stores to car dealerships, you could live there. It was kind of strange to be there.
Anyway, here I am, reconnected. Dinner time! Chao!
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