That's what I said to myself while walking down the street today. I went to the CIEE Office for class---by myself---today for the first time. My host dad has been accompanying me so that I know where I am going, which is very nice of him. He would also meet me at the office when the class ended and walk back with me to the house. I knew my way around, so, I worked up the courage to tell my host parents that I can do it by myself now! When I got back to the house from class...with no problem...my host mom said that I'm a big girl now! hahahaha!
Today, in the morning, I went to Valparaiso, via la micro, which is a mode of public transportation that I will be using. It's basically a bus. We went to the University there and had orientation with all of the international students and boy were there a lot! More than 150 I think. I'm horrible with estimating numbers of people....but that's my guess. They also had some dancers and musicians come in to welcome us with a performance. Here are some pictures and some clips! I hope the videos work!
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| La Cueca, Chile's national dance...there are many different types of this dance. My host mom said that she was going to teach me how to dance this--she already gave me my handkerchief! hahaha (I'll probably learn a more traditional type of La Cueca.) |
I loved the video!!!! especially when the girl walked away hahahaha. you're gonna be such a hottie dancer by the end of your year (ERERRRGHHH abby, the dog, just made a really strange noise, too bad you can't be here to cuddle with her and have her sleep on your pillow) just make sure you learn how to say no to the creeper boys, just like that girl did :) awwww and that's super nice of your host dad to walk you in the beginning. I love you my white Chilinita!!!
ReplyDeleteI can see you learning how to dance like that. :) Your host parents seem really sweet!!! I love that you put pics (and video) up!
ReplyDeleteLove you tons!!!