First impression of Santiago

South America
August 16th 2008

Published: August 16th 2008

Hello Loved Ones! After 11 days in the hospital, my spirit is even stronger than before. I was really trying to get the attention of a cute chilean doctor, but i guess having a swollen face is not the best way to do it...But really, I received the best care and attention, (can't say the same for the food though) while I was there. There were 3 different teams of doctors working on my case. I had m... Read Full Entry

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barrel room

wine tasting, it was a cold trip

tasting room

view from my apartment!

View from my living room. There is a "feria" an open air market every wednesday and saterday with fresh fruit and vegies.

La Feria

They wake me up at 6am!

View from my bedroom

View from bedroom before school

This is about 7am, when the sun is coming up

Morning View

Metro! YEAH!!

Metro stop in San Juaquin, my campus

El centro, Santiago

me and my twin

This is Pancho, real name Francisco. People from San Francisco (Chile) are called Pancho. He was one of our guides for our field trip. This is taken in the garden of Pablo Neruda's third house, called "La Cascona"

Emily and Molly

In the garden of "La Chascona"

Neruda's house

On top of Neruda's House

The whole Group!

Minus Sydney Syd was sick that day. On Top of Neruda's house

Mural

My ribs

I had one chest e-ray from the hospital. I had about 50 head scans, but they're not as interesting.

Aaron and my ribs

My new friend. He is hilarious, and a great a dancer! He gets all the chileanas to dance with him! We take taxis home together from the discoteques at 5 in the morning because he lives close to me.

My street, Avenida Ossa

My maiden voyage after the hospital, and after one week at home. It feels so good to be outside. My apartment building is behind me. I live on the 7th floor.

17th August 2008

Darcy
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Beautiful
Hi Carin! I am so glad you are doing better, lots better! The pictures are beautiful, as you are. You take care of yourself and do not over do it. I was afraid I was going to have to put your mom in a package and send her to you! Hugs and kisses to you my dearest. Love, Darcy

19th August 2008

Madelyne
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ud. es increible!
Thank you for the update and sending the pictures. What an unbelievable experience you have had so far. And, what an awesome attitude you have after all that you have been through. I can't wait to talk to you in person. In the meantime, please keep sharing your experiences, I really enjoy them.

22nd August 2008

Elise
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Luuuuv you!
Ay yai yai! What an adventura! Holy spicy mole! :) I am so happy to hear that you are doing ok and that you love life! :) yay, the strong keep a tickin! I love you muchisimo and am so grateful to hear bout your travels! How amazing to have so many brave friends sharin the luv all over the planet! Talk to you ll`````````(that was from my kitty), talk to you sooon!

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