Up: Una Aventura de Altura

Today, my host mom and I went to see "Up: Una Aventura de Altura" at the local theater and it was super cute! At first I was a little apprehensive seeing a movie in Spanish. I was worried that I might not understand it, but I actually was very impressed that I understood what the characters were saying. I'm getting good at this Spanish stuff! And there are parts where there isn't a lot of talking, so it would have been enjoyable even if I didn't know what was going on. It is a very cute story and I think the fact that it was in Spanish actually added to the cuteness. Our favorite character was the rotweiller dog because he was just like Polo (the dog we live with)! The dogs were absolutely hilarious, but all the characters were great. Definitely a must see!

Chilean Delicacy #68,490

DEEEEELICIOUS! This dish is called "Lomo a lo Pobre" (Steak for the Poor) and it is sooooo good. It consists of a good piece of steak, sauteed onions and a fried egg all on top of a giant pile of french fries. Who wouldn't love this!? I have enjoyed this a couple times here, but it was especially delicious the morning after a good night of partying. Mmm! It's definitely a dish I'm bringing back to the states with me. Can't wait to eat it again!

Zapallar

This weekend I went to Zapallar to celebrate the 4th of July. The town was super beautiful!!! I only wish the weather was nicer so I could appreciate it more. It reminded me a lot of Hawaii, just smaller scale of course. But we had a nice weekend, enjoyed some empanadas, good music and of course some big beers! It was quite the fiesta and nice to get a group together.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Happy 4th of July weekend everyone!!! I'm headed to Zapallar: "The Hamptons of Chile" this weekend to spend time with others from the program to celebrate our holiday! It wont be the same celebrating in a different country and will be sad to be away from Lake Union and the best fireworks show ever. But it will be a hell of a lot better than last year where I was working at a horrible job. But maybe not better than the year before where I was working, but still able to take the amazing photos above. Anyways, whatever you're doing, make it fun and awesome!!!