When I went to dinner a couple of months ago, I had no idea that I would end up traveling to the other side of the world. One never knows where one will end up when dining with Kenny Fasching-Varner! As I listened to Kenny talk about how wonderful the Teaching in Chile program is and how he had only one slot left, all I could think about was - I have to go. I bought my plane ticket from Baton Rouge to Concepción the very next day. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made!
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| Ready for the long plane ride! |
Here are few things you should know si vas para Chile (if you go to Chile):
- You will fall in love with the people. Instantly. I was blessed to be placed with Fabiola Saez and her daughter. She is a teacher at the Huertos (primary school) campus of Colegio Concepción San Pedro. The have opened their home and their lives; I have never felt so welcome!
Fabiola and her daughter Fabi. - You will not go hungry, and everything you eat will be delicious. I now love empanadas, cazuela, milkao, and pisco sours. And as a self-described carb-queen, I love that bread is served with every meal.
Roasted lamb and sopa de mariscos con amigos. 
A feast fit for a king! 
Eating empanadas in Coliumo.
- You will need warm clothes in May. It is currently autumn, the low this morning was 37º F, which is very cold for someone coming from southern Louisiana. And it sounds even colder when you hear the temperature reported in Celcius.
- You will begin planning your return trip almost immediately. My host family lives in downtown Concepción complete with the hustle and bustle of city life. We are only two blocks away from awesome shopping, and we make a quick run to the stores often. I've seen picturesque towns on the Pacific coast and a view of the Andes in Chillán. But I have only scratched the surface of the beautiful land of Chile. Therefore, I have to come back.
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