Me: "Bien, y tú"
I.G: "Bien *insert really rapid Spanish here*"
Me: *Blank stare*
It was at that moment I realized it is going to take a lot more work than just guessing and utilizing google translate (which is honestly a life saver).
Once we made it through immigration, customs, and the insanity of the airport, it was time to break from the comfortable and move to the unknown. I wasn't sure I was ready for it, but I quickly found out how amazing my host family is. Francisco and Verónica are the greatest. Since I have been here, they have treated me as if I were their own. They work so hard to converse with me in English and they have taught me many useful Chileans words and slang. Most used thus far: "Cachai". It means "Do you understand?". Now I know how to express if I get it or I don't, which is the constant question after almost every sentence to paragraph spoken or heard.
Javiera is the sweetest girl you will ever meet. She always has a smile on her face and knows how to make anyone in her presence laugh. As Javiera told me our second night spending time together, "We are sisters now."
Andrés reminds me of my little brother. He loves rugby and has the cutest grin. He's mischievous but a total sweetheart.
The biggest struggle thus far is the coffee! I drink coffee every day, three times a day. In Chile, everyone drinks Nescafé, which is instant coffee for those of you who have never heard of it (like I hadn't before I came here). You take a scoop of powder, put it in your cup, add hot water. No. I need my espresso. It's been the one thing I have been struggling not having us my freshly brewed coffee every morning. I think I'm getting used to it now. Oh, and I am also turning into a walking piece of "Pancito".
In this short week, I have been blessed to be surrounded by amazing people that I thoroughly enjoy the company of. Not only just with my host family, but the company of the people who are along for the same journey as me through this program.
Till later. Ciao.
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