Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
July 9th
Today was my last full day in Chile, and it was beautiful and perfect.
I feel so sad to leave, yet at the same time I'm happy to go home---it's a strange sensation, but I suppose it's normal.
I feel so sad to leave, yet at the same time I'm happy to go home---it's a strange sensation, but I suppose it's normal.
Things from today
a final visit to my school
a ride in an ascensor
a pretty view
a sassy cat
a colorful cafe
a manjar crepe
and a me!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Love Street
She lives on love street
Lingers long on love street
She has a house and garden
I would like to see what happens
She has robes and she has monkeys
Lazy diamond studded flunkies
She has wisdom and knows what to do
She has me and she has you
She has wisdom and knows what to do
She has me and she has you
I see you live on love street
There's this store where the creatures meet
I wonder what they do in there
Summer Sunday and a year
I guess I like it fine, so far
She lives on love street
Lingers long on love street
She has a house and garden
I would like to see what happens
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
-The Doors
Lingers long on love street
She has a house and garden
I would like to see what happens
She has robes and she has monkeys
Lazy diamond studded flunkies
She has wisdom and knows what to do
She has me and she has you
She has wisdom and knows what to do
She has me and she has you
I see you live on love street
There's this store where the creatures meet
I wonder what they do in there
Summer Sunday and a year
I guess I like it fine, so far
She lives on love street
Lingers long on love street
She has a house and garden
I would like to see what happens
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
-The Doors
Monday, July 6, 2009
Jerusalem---most delicious falafel sandwishes in Chile (Calle Quinta)
Notice: Sandwish Arabes haha
I took these pictures while we were waiting for our food, and I was totally planning on taking a picture of my falafel sandwich when it arrived as well-- but being my typical self, I was so excited when the sandwiches finally came, that I totally forgot. I did, of course, remember as I was eating my very last bite. Oh well, I assure you it's a great looking sandwish.
Friday, July 3, 2009
I'm leaving in exactly one week from today!
A few of the things I'm going to miss (in no particular order):
-avocados that don't cost $1.69 each
-the absurdity at how fast the buses are driven here
-palm trees
-panaderias on every corner and the pastries inside them
-big ridiculous dance clubs
-the wonderful people I have met here and may never see again ever
-manjar
-being able to use the excuse "I'm an exchange student" in classes
-colorful houses
-I hate to say it, but when men start singing love songs to me on the street when I walk by them
-completos
-going to school in a city
-cute street dogs and cats
-the proximity of the beach
-my ridiculously inexpensive Bikram yoga place and everyone who works there
-being legal
-this incredible Arabic food place, Jerusalem, that has amazing falafel sandwiches for only $2
-cheap wool yarn
-street vendors-- mainly the one who I bought sopaipillas from practically everyday for 10 cents
-being foreign
-avocados that don't cost $1.69 each
-the absurdity at how fast the buses are driven here
-palm trees
-panaderias on every corner and the pastries inside them
-big ridiculous dance clubs
-the wonderful people I have met here and may never see again ever
-manjar
-being able to use the excuse "I'm an exchange student" in classes
-colorful houses
-I hate to say it, but when men start singing love songs to me on the street when I walk by them
-completos
-going to school in a city
-cute street dogs and cats
-the proximity of the beach
-my ridiculously inexpensive Bikram yoga place and everyone who works there
-being legal
-this incredible Arabic food place, Jerusalem, that has amazing falafel sandwiches for only $2
-cheap wool yarn
-street vendors-- mainly the one who I bought sopaipillas from practically everyday for 10 cents
-being foreign
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Chilean Pesos
Money money money -- this is what it looks like here:
Ignacio Carrera Pinto
1000 pesos = $1.88
Gabriela Mistral
5000 pesos = $9.40
Capitan De Fragata Don Arturo Prat Chacon
10000 pesos = $18.81
There are also 2000, or dos mil pesos bills-- I took a picture of one, but it is only uploading sideways and I don't know why! There are 20000 bills as well--- but I've only had one of those once-- that's big money.
Ignacio Carrera Pinto
1000 pesos = $1.88
Gabriela Mistral
5000 pesos = $9.40
Capitan De Fragata Don Arturo Prat Chacon
10000 pesos = $18.81
There are also 2000, or dos mil pesos bills-- I took a picture of one, but it is only uploading sideways and I don't know why! There are 20000 bills as well--- but I've only had one of those once-- that's big money.
Speaking of dancing...
Here I am doing the moonwalk the night Michael Jackson died:
And here we have some silly attempt at the Thriller dance:
In case you were wondering: Yes, people in Chile were also surprised, and in some cases, even sad about the king of pop's sudden death.
Whelp! Mamase, mamasa, mama-coosa!
And here we have some silly attempt at the Thriller dance:
In case you were wondering: Yes, people in Chile were also surprised, and in some cases, even sad about the king of pop's sudden death.
Whelp! Mamase, mamasa, mama-coosa!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Danzas Tradicionales Chilena
Today I had my last Danzas Tradicionales Chilena class and we were supposed to have a final quiz on everything, but it never happened, so we are just getting graded on attendance and participation instead! (I love South America)
This is a picture of some people doing the Cueca, the national dance of Chile, and one of the dances we learned in my class. It is supposed to be danced with a girl and guy, but in our class of about 30, we only had 4 boys, so that was never possible.
A few of the other dances we learned include: Sauu-sau, Tamuré (Rapa-Nui), Ranchera, Cielito (Chiloé), Diablada and Morenada (Religioso).
Cueca on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvGURVqOmH0
It was a quality class and our teacher was a wonderful dancer, and an all around amazing and patient guy! (our class was all gringos and we were all pretty terrible at the dances) I'm kinda sad it's over... but our teacher gave us CD's with all the songs on it so I'll be bringing all the dances home with me! (If I can remember them all)
This is a picture of some people doing the Cueca, the national dance of Chile, and one of the dances we learned in my class. It is supposed to be danced with a girl and guy, but in our class of about 30, we only had 4 boys, so that was never possible.
A few of the other dances we learned include: Sauu-sau, Tamuré (Rapa-Nui), Ranchera, Cielito (Chiloé), Diablada and Morenada (Religioso).
Cueca on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvGURVqOmH0
It was a quality class and our teacher was a wonderful dancer, and an all around amazing and patient guy! (our class was all gringos and we were all pretty terrible at the dances) I'm kinda sad it's over... but our teacher gave us CD's with all the songs on it so I'll be bringing all the dances home with me! (If I can remember them all)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Two of my classes are officially over:
(Taller di Dibujo (drawing) and Arte y Sociedad en Chile Prehispanico)
Today I had my long awaited, highly anticipated art history final exam, which, I might add, was oral and face to face with the profesora and about one specific topic from one of the 9 different cultures we have studied. Not only that, but my notebook that was stolen, was the notebook for this class. Needless to say, I was stressed and nervous. So anyway, I was supposed to have my turn at noon, but I didn't end up going until 4! I actually went to an hour and a half yoga class in between waiting, and when I got back it still wasn't my turn. That's Chile for ya.
When I finally did go, (I was the very last) I, praise Jah, chose a topic (we had to choose at random from a bunch) that I knew a lot about and I passed no problem. Woo.
My topic was the Art of the Chavin culture. They made cool stuff, I like them, but to be honest I don't want to talk about them any more today. But here's a picture of something they made called a "cabeza clava":
The stuff in the nostrils represents the nasal excretion that the Chavin experienced when they took hallucinogetic DRUGS--i.e. concoctions made from the San Pedro cactus.
Also this my school's history building, it's a castle:
There are so many stairs you have to climb up to get there...and they are the awkward kind that only work one leg unless you awkwardly switch your legs around in between... I guess you might have to experience them to understand, but its really --- awkward.
And this is where my art classes were:
(where that boy is heading to the left)
and this is the lil' patio and cafe before you enter the building...
and this was my classroom for drawing:
y algunos ejemplos de mi trabajo---pura figuras:
2 down, 4 more to go.
Today I had my long awaited, highly anticipated art history final exam, which, I might add, was oral and face to face with the profesora and about one specific topic from one of the 9 different cultures we have studied. Not only that, but my notebook that was stolen, was the notebook for this class. Needless to say, I was stressed and nervous. So anyway, I was supposed to have my turn at noon, but I didn't end up going until 4! I actually went to an hour and a half yoga class in between waiting, and when I got back it still wasn't my turn. That's Chile for ya.
When I finally did go, (I was the very last) I, praise Jah, chose a topic (we had to choose at random from a bunch) that I knew a lot about and I passed no problem. Woo.
My topic was the Art of the Chavin culture. They made cool stuff, I like them, but to be honest I don't want to talk about them any more today. But here's a picture of something they made called a "cabeza clava":
The stuff in the nostrils represents the nasal excretion that the Chavin experienced when they took hallucinogetic DRUGS--i.e. concoctions made from the San Pedro cactus.
Also this my school's history building, it's a castle:
There are so many stairs you have to climb up to get there...and they are the awkward kind that only work one leg unless you awkwardly switch your legs around in between... I guess you might have to experience them to understand, but its really --- awkward.
And this is where my art classes were:
(where that boy is heading to the left)
and this is the lil' patio and cafe before you enter the building...
and this was my classroom for drawing:
y algunos ejemplos de mi trabajo---pura figuras:
2 down, 4 more to go.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Today's sunset
After falling asleep while studying art history, I awoke just in time to catch it (5:01pm). This is from my balcony, where you can just see the ocean through the buildings. So beautiful-- it reminds me of a tie-dye shirt I made at camp once.
Cazuela: almuerzo de hoy
Corn, potato, squash, beef (it's underneath everything), rice, and peppers, all plopped in a pool of broth = Cazuela. Very traditional Chilean:
And the best part is, for dessert today, I had this delectable item:
Let me tell you, I've tried a lot of different puddings here, but this is by far the best pudding I have ever had in my life. It's whipped, manjar flavored pudding, surrounded by chocolate...here look; I love it so much I even took a picture so that you can see:
Also, see that bit of chocolate there at the bottom?--- that's no bit, it's a big CHUNK. Soo gooooood. Maybe I'll eat another...
And the best part is, for dessert today, I had this delectable item:
Let me tell you, I've tried a lot of different puddings here, but this is by far the best pudding I have ever had in my life. It's whipped, manjar flavored pudding, surrounded by chocolate...here look; I love it so much I even took a picture so that you can see:
Also, see that bit of chocolate there at the bottom?--- that's no bit, it's a big CHUNK. Soo gooooood. Maybe I'll eat another...
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The Completo
You can't live in Chile without eating one of these bad boys:
(hot-dog, tomato, avocado, mayonnaise and whatever else you want to add)
Careful, the mayo can be a little overwhelming--- I usually prefer to opt out...oh and the "completo gigante" is gigante: proceed with hunger.
Also, I would just like to say that I have eaten more hot dogs here in Chile than ever before in my life--- they love them here!
(hot-dog, tomato, avocado, mayonnaise and whatever else you want to add)
Careful, the mayo can be a little overwhelming--- I usually prefer to opt out...oh and the "completo gigante" is gigante: proceed with hunger.
Also, I would just like to say that I have eaten more hot dogs here in Chile than ever before in my life--- they love them here!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
more on style in Chile...
This will probably interest and shock you: Tons of guys here have MULLETS!
This is no joke.
And in fact, there are many variations of the mullet here---short, long, thick, thin, tasteful, offensive, gelled, rasta-- you name it.
My favorites are the mullets that are made up of dreads...like literally business in the front, dreads in the back. It's sooo gross haha:
a multi-colored one!
Not only that, but the one long rat tail look is also quite common here. I'm serious. Haha it's so funny.
Some of the mullet hairstyles are pretty subtle, which I don't mind, but there are some that are absolutely disgusting, and one can't help but wonder: why?
This is no joke.
And in fact, there are many variations of the mullet here---short, long, thick, thin, tasteful, offensive, gelled, rasta-- you name it.
My favorites are the mullets that are made up of dreads...like literally business in the front, dreads in the back. It's sooo gross haha:
a multi-colored one!
Not only that, but the one long rat tail look is also quite common here. I'm serious. Haha it's so funny.
Some of the mullet hairstyles are pretty subtle, which I don't mind, but there are some that are absolutely disgusting, and one can't help but wonder: why?
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