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Friday, February 26, 2010
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Well, I've managed to survive my first few days in Chile and am already falling in love with the country! It's been fun to see all the differences and similarities and to be somewhat touristy. I'm also beginning to understand a lot more of what's being said, which is nice! Anyways, I thought I'd share a few of the things I've learned about Chile thus far that I've found to be particularly interesting.
1. Palta (avocado) and mayonesa are put on nearly everything, particularly sandwhiches and hot dogs.
2. There is an abundance of delicious ice cream - especially right now since it's still summertime. (I can see myself fitting in well here!)
3. You have to pay to use public restrooms (it's only 150-250 pesos which is about 20-50 cents)
4. You get a receipt for everything (even going to the bathroom!)
5. Américo is not a nickname of the states, but is rather is a popular singer/heart throb. Some of his big hits include "Te vas" and "Que levante la mano".
6. Chile is celebrating it's 200th anniversary this year (on september 18)
7. Smoking is very common
8. PDA is not only acceptable, but almost expected (I mean, if you love someone, why wouldn't you want to be kissing them ALL THE TIME? jaja)
9. Mullets are apparently in style - as I've seen more mullets in two days than I have in my entire life up till now...
10. You can get a beer with your combo at fast food places (including the ones in the mall)
Oh yeah, and my new favorite word is probably weá, which is a very general word for "thing" and can be used whenever you can't think of the name of an object (I think I'll use this word a lot).
Well, I've finally got some pictures posted from Santiago. I think I've managed to get a slide show going on the side here, so feel free to look at them there or I think you can see them bigger by going here: http://s865.photobucket.com/albums/ab212/aveeneman/Santiago/?albumview=slideshow
Chao.
1. Palta (avocado) and mayonesa are put on nearly everything, particularly sandwhiches and hot dogs.
2. There is an abundance of delicious ice cream - especially right now since it's still summertime. (I can see myself fitting in well here!)
3. You have to pay to use public restrooms (it's only 150-250 pesos which is about 20-50 cents)
4. You get a receipt for everything (even going to the bathroom!)
5. Américo is not a nickname of the states, but is rather is a popular singer/heart throb. Some of his big hits include "Te vas" and "Que levante la mano".
6. Chile is celebrating it's 200th anniversary this year (on september 18)
7. Smoking is very common
8. PDA is not only acceptable, but almost expected (I mean, if you love someone, why wouldn't you want to be kissing them ALL THE TIME? jaja)
9. Mullets are apparently in style - as I've seen more mullets in two days than I have in my entire life up till now...
10. You can get a beer with your combo at fast food places (including the ones in the mall)
Oh yeah, and my new favorite word is probably weá, which is a very general word for "thing" and can be used whenever you can't think of the name of an object (I think I'll use this word a lot).
Well, I've finally got some pictures posted from Santiago. I think I've managed to get a slide show going on the side here, so feel free to look at them there or I think you can see them bigger by going here: http://s865.photobucket.com/albums/ab212/aveeneman/Santiago/?albumview=slideshow
Chao.
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Alissa,
I'm going to adopt wea as well since I can't remember names of things very well any more. :-)
The green color that your posts come in is very difficult for me to read. Some day will you choose another color?
Praying that you are safe from the devastation of the earthquake.
Mr. DeRooy's cousin is also in Chile right now. She only a few years older than you and is out of college. She is there for the experience and I think she is working but I'm not sure what she is doing. Her name is Jessica Maan if you happen to run into her. (LOL!!!) :-)She is Canadian and her Dad (Brian Maan) went to Cambodia with Mr. DeRooy and Alison this past January.
I'm glad I can live vicariously through your experience via your blog!
(Mrs.) Ann DeRooy
Great top 10! I enjoyed looking at your pictures. Mikayla will be especially excited to see the McDonald's and KFC. :)
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