A Valparaiso!

Today was the last day of our intensive Contemporary Chile class. It was a little sad to say good bye to our tutora because she's just been so fun since she got drunk last Friday and sang us Chilean folk songs. We gathered at her house this afternoon to drink wine, eat pie and chit-chat (cotorrear). She lives in a charming little cabin-style house on a little road packed with houses just as cute, steps away from the end of the green line. The cordillera is covered with snow and seemingly just a few blocks away.
At about nine this morning, we were at La Pontificia Universidad Catolica. We attended an orientation that was really well organized, but more importantly, held in a library that looked like it was out of Harry Potter. Swear to god, I felt like I should've been able to look around and pick out the muggles from the witches. Um, my spidey sense wasn't working though because it was so very early in the morning.
Tomorrow, Katelyn, Julia, Tom and me will all be jumping on a bus to Valparaiso. Although we are still in the throes of winter, (did I mention that I got a sunburn today/seriously regretted wearing long sleeves?) we figured a trip to the beach would be a pretty nice change of scenery from smoggy Santiago. Plus, Katelyn has a few friends who are studying there, and should be able to take us around and show us the reportedly 'awesome' nightlife. I don't know how much bar hopping I'll be doing, but I've been told over and over by my abuela about the picturesque cliffs and houses perched high on the cerro. So I went out today and bought some colored pencils, promising myself that I'll get to a little doodling. Assuredly photos will be taken to do the town justice. I imagine I won't be posting until Sunday, but by then I promise to have some great photos for you all. I just get so overwhelmed by technology sometimes. Love to all.

PS- I totally saw two old peopled pulled over on the side of the road, making out. They were easily 65, if not older. I wasn't looking for it, people, they were pulled up right next to the sidewalk on my route home! I'm not a pervert. No sir.
I just thought somebody should get a giggle out of that.


PPS- Marcy, we will definitely have that phone conversation soon! I'm sorry I wasn't around tonight, I fell asleep at 8 and didn't wake up until 11. I love you, and I hope that you're kicking some ass on your exams!