Percolating

March 9th 2011
Chileans drink instant coffee. Specifically, Chileans drink Nescafe. I thought, initially, that this was some sort of strange cultural tick, that really, they save the good stuff for special occasions or something. Nope. It turns out that Nescafe is the ONLY sort of coffee-esque drink readily available here. It's so popular that there was even a Nescafe promotional trailer at my university for a w ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Providencia

Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more

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Jamie

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My name is Jamie, I'm a native of Kansas, USA. I currently live in Santiago, Chile where I am studying agricultural economics as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. I've lived in both Spain and Mexico, but life in Chile is a whole new ball game! The purpose of this blog is to record the highs and lows of expat life and keep in touch with folks at home. Disclaimer: The contents of this blog are my own personal thoughts and opinions. This blog does not reflect the position or policies of the U.S. government or the Rotary Foundation. <------ My profile picture is from Rotorua, New Zealand, ... full info

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