Monday, December 10th, 2007 Bellas Artes, Fiesta de Despedida

Monday, December 10th, 2007 Bellas Artes, Fiesta de Despedida

So nearing the end of my 5 months in Chile, I realized I didn’t have much time left to do some of the things I’d wanted to do in Santiago. Its amazing the power of the mentality of “I’ve got time, I’ll go later”. So many of us say that everyday and never do what we’ve always wanted to do. And before we know it, we are out of time and can’t do it all. So with my few days left I swore to do everything I’d wanted to do. But first I needed to take care of some obligations. So I printed off my investigation for my Poverty class and a few photos of my friends at Nuestra Casa that I’d promised them. Then I took the bus to the CIEE office to drop off the paper, say goodbye to everyone and pick up some of the clothes people had donated. I took a few bags and instead of taking the bus home, I walked to the National Library. I’d wanted to see inside, so I passed through quickly; just enough to satisfy my curiosity. Then I walked to the Hites, the huge Dillards/Sears/Mall store that sells everything. On my way I passed by a Mote con Huesillo stand, the super popular summer drink of cold apricot juice, mote (a chewy oatmeal like grain) and a whole apricot. Knowing it was one of my last chances to take advantage of the delicious treat, I stopped and bought one. Then I went to Hites and picked out a nice new Toaster to replace Olga’s toaster that broke a few months ago. Finally I jumped on a bus home with arm full of gifts for my loved ones in Chile.

Olga had lunch ready when I got home and after eating we headed out to Rino’s house. When we got there I helped Miguel set up their Christmas tree. Words can’t describe the tree, so when I get my pictures loaded, I’ll post a picture. It was definitely a Charlie Brown tree, but it looked good when we finished and Miguel was very proud. When Rino got home we set up the Santa Clause climbing up a ladder outside their window.
Meet Courtney and Christian at Metro
Shopping
Everyone over
3 am cops come by because of the noise. No body allowed to leave.
Lay out mattresses, everyone crashes on the floor