Week 1 in Chile!

I have been thoroughly enjoying myself here in Santiago so far, and thoroughly enjoying the new friends I've been making here. My Spanish is still very limited but I'm gaining more and more confidence on exploring and doing things on my own here despite the language barrier. The Chileans are very nice and have been accommodating to us. Tomorrow, I start work at Instituto O'higgins de Maipú (IOM), which I am very much looking forward to. I will be working with another American girl there, Brea, who showed me the commute to the school and who will serve as my guide at IOM. And now, for the pictures!

That's Marcos. He works here at the hostal and as you can see, he isn't use to the coldness we've experienced here so far.

Ben & Wes leaving Castillo Hidalgo where we partied for After Office: the castle basically turns into a night club. It was preeettttyyyy sick.

Our cab driver home should really get his teeth checked.

Front view of my school. I didn't get to go in because it was closed.

Plaza de Maipú. Maipú is the name of the neighborhood.

Bus ride home from IOM.

Kids skateboarding at Plaza Baquedano

Sunset at Baquedano.

Future roomies in search of an apartment.

Baquedano again.

The sunset gives the mountains a reddish tint.

Estación Central

I got on this bridge an took these two panoramic images.


Recoleta.


Hostal Oveja Negra's common room.