It’s Chilly in Chile

So for last few weeks I’ve actually had to work, there weren’t any bank holidays- shame… But I’ve heard there’s a lot of them so I can’t complain too much. Actually work was pretty good and I had a lot of fun getting to know the students and learn about their interests and even have a debate with them. A lot of my conversations this week were based around where I’m from or Chilean Spanish which let me tell you is so hard to understand. I literally sit there half the time when someone says something to me and they could have said anything- not great but I’m sure it will get better. Apparently they use a lot of slang and idioms which makes it tough but I’ll stick at it. I mean I don’t really have a choice in the matter I’m here for a year. Another thing they asked me was why am I in Chile and I decided to be honest and say because I have no idea what I want to do in my life after finishing Uni and spending a year in South America sounded like a good plan to me. They seemed to understand and like that answer- many of them laughed, maybe they thought I was joking? That’s the difference between Uni here and Uni at home, people study for a particular profession, such as English teaching, not a degree in a subject. I don’t know what’s better, at least at the end of it they know what they are going to be doing whereas I seem to be in limbo.

Anyway, outside of work I had a lot of fun too. I went to the same bar twice in one week. It was pretty good, they do two for one cocktails which I’m a sucker for, should probably not be but I am. I also tried a Churiana, which is a Chilean dish. It was ok, and now I can say I’ve tried it. Although its cheap so I’m sure I’ll be having it again. I also need to to try other things which sound interesting. Such as a completo, which is a hot dog with everything imaginable: ketchup, mayo, tomatoes, onions. guacamole- it sounds really good, although I don’t really like mayo.

Also the other British council people arrived, so I have other Brits here. I am no longer alone, not that I really minded, I have had a great time!