As you can imagine, I am ecstatic about this opportunity to travel abroad. The cold weather here in Newport News only intensifies my excitement. Bundled in scarves, mittens, hats, and boots, a girl can’t help but think about warm weather with a few more flattering outfits in her wardrobe. Not that scarves and burly jackets aren’t cute…it’s just that cotton dresses and suntans are…well…cuter, right?
I am especially excited about speaking Spanish in Chile. I picked up a great deal during my time in Spain and I can’t wait to hear the language again. I will be living with a Chilean family who speaks little English which is a perfect environment for practicing. I imagine that my friendships with the Chileans will develop similarly as they did in Spain: I accidentally say something obscene or incorrect in Spanish, they laugh and point at me, I stare blankly like a deer in headlights, they correct me, I laugh, they laugh, we laugh, and… well…that’s essentially how friendships are made with the Spaniards. Take notes, this is good stuff.
If this blog turns out to be anything like my Spain blog, I assure you that good stories are to follow. I look forward to updating you; come visit the site when you can.
I fly out in a couple of days and will post an update upon arrival. In the meantime, please pray for safe travels, easy entry into the country because I have fly fishing supplies on board which may complicate things (will update you on that one in a future post), and well, an A on my marketing exam while you’re at it.
Buenas Noches,
Lindsay
The good life.
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