Santiago

So I have never had a blog before, but I figured this would be a quick and easy way for everyone to stay updated on what I am up to. As with most global treks, the past (who knows...36 hours?) have been a ridiculously exhausting but exciting blur. Travel went smoothly but of course was extremely long and tireing. I arrived in Santiago, Chile at 9:45 local time, which, with daylight savings, puts me two hours ahead of east coast time. The CIEE program directors picked us up at the airport and took us to a relatively nice hotel with excellent food, hot showers, and wireless internet. Today we expored Santiago via tour bus, stopping at La Moneda (the main government offices), La Plaza de las Armas, y El Cerro de San Cristobal, which had an amazing view of the city. Tonight we dined elegantly atop a tall building in a revolving restaurant. It was such a treat. Tomorrow we are to see more of the city and then finally get some information about our host families before we connect with them in Valparaíso. Well, I am exhausted and extremely excited for a full night's sleep! ciao!