So there is still so much to do before I’m ready to leave in just 16 hours! There is no doubt that I am very excited for this trip. I know that it will not fully hit me until we get on the plane to Chile. I am anxious about the 9 hour flight mostly because it will be the longest I have ever taken. But I’m sure that between sleeping, eating, watching movies, and studying for the GRE I will be well occupied. I am also thinking about visiting some of the housing projects on the free day. Although, I am very excited to visit ALL of the places we have talked about in class, I am just ecstatic to finally be learning about and visiting non-eurocentric Architecture! And of course the food excites me. Shelby and I went to SideBar this past weekend and tried some Chilean inspired food (as well as drinks). Unfortunately, we were grossly undressed, but the food was amazing and now I have even higher expectations for the food in Santiago. At this point before I trip I always get nervous and probably stay a bit nervous until we are safely into the hotel. I’m looking forward to having “once in a lifetime” experiences on this trip!
P.S. I have included a picture of my food at SideBar just to make everyone a little jealous!