Yesterday the family, some family friends and I took a day trip into the mountains. It was SO gorgeous. I really enjoyed the day even though I have been sick, so sick, for about 5 days. Saturday was the worst. I had a fever and even went into town with my host mom to the doctor but he said it was nothing but a bad cold. Friday and today I have been home sick from school. But now, i really do feel a ton better. I´m sure I´ll be back in school tomorrow. It´s too bad though because today I´m missing the my first soccer game. But, I know if i was with my teammates I would want to play and I just shouldn´t right now. So yep, Im sick in Chile but the mountains yesterday were so beautiful that I dont even care. The picture above is from the place that the fam stopped for the day. We just sat on the beach and worked on homework. At least it made the challenge of writing a thesis paper in spanish a little less horrible. It was especially gorgeous because the mountains still have snow on them! But, within a few weeks, that´ll be gone and it´ll be SPRING!
This next picture is taken from the back of our truck as we drove up to the top of the mountains.
I know Mom and Dad, dangerous, but really we weren´t back there too long and i got some amazing pictures. (sorry about the picnic basket handles in the shot)
I know Mom and Dad, dangerous, but really we weren´t back there too long and i got some amazing pictures. (sorry about the picnic basket handles in the shot)
This is one of the rivers that runs through this area of the mountains. There are two main ones. I wanted it to be summer so bad because i thought it would be so fun to cross these rapids. But, i dont think I would want to anyways because apparently, the temperature here doesnt change much and the water is ALWAYS freezing. I´m going to keep that in mind during the 100 degree summer days here. 
This was the first place we stopped. It´s a really beautiful place overlooking a river and valley. I couldnt take too many pictures because i forgot to charge my camera the night before when i was sick. Oh well......
This is a natural waterfall, it´s so clean you can drink the water!
This picture from where i was sitting on the sand writing my essay. 
This last shot is from the first stop looking out onto the valley below.
I´ll try to update more often. I just have been sick lately so i havent felt like doing it. Love you all!
2 comments:
So beautiful looking at the mountains of Chile and rushing waters from the land you now call home. Sorry to hear that you are ill. Hope you're feeling much better today. Salsa dancing will be great fun for you. Your mother and I took salsa lessons years ago. She is quite good at it. I on the other hand. . but what can you expect from a folksinger. (tsk) I look forward to your next entry. Have a blest day!
Love you, Dad
Hi Honey,
What a beautiful place to live and learn. I'm glad you are felling better now. After reading your blog I thought you might have contracted a parasite but I'm glad it was just a cold. I am still being treated for contracting parasites, you really don't ever want to be in my position, it's miserable. Anyway, I am so excited for you and I know you will learn all you can, it's an experience of a lifetime! I too think you would love salsa dancing since dancing is second nature to you!
Enjoy your year there and I can't wait to see you when you get home.
Love and well wishes,
Cindy:)
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