Having spent the first nine hours on a plane, getting rather uncomfortable sleep and worrying about blood clots, I was very glad when we finally landed. Despite past experiences, customs was a breeze, with the only long part being the line. I got my luggage (yayyy!!) and headed to meet the rest of the group. It was an absolute zoo. There were somewhere between 50-60 of us arriving today and the rest of the group (about 10 more) joined us at the hotel. After waiting for my hair to grey, I was finally given a room. I'm currently rooming with two of the girls from my group (Cynthia & Michelle) and we all get along so well. We spent the first hour just talking as Cynthia was here for intensive month, so she knew all the answers to our burning questions.
We (the collective ISA group) spent the day being all touristy and riding up an ascensor up to take in the views of Santiago. As beautiful as it was, the smog took some of the beauty away, and the intensive month students were all moaning on the wonderful views of Valpo and Viña.
After all that, I am rather spent. I'm already mourning some of my American luxeries I took too easily for granted (leave-in conditioner, peanut butter, big breakfasts, red bull). Speaking of Red Bull, I really need to get some energy source soon.
I promise to add pictures next time.
I worried about your blod clotting as well...
ReplyDeleteThat Red Bull could be the cause of your sleeplessness along with panic attacks. Green tea and Yoga is better!
ReplyDeleteWhy is your blod clotting? Or why are you worried about it.
ReplyDeleteI miss you already :(
I look forward to more updates!!!
ReplyDeleteShannon