Curves in the benedictine monastery
We have been here for four days now and tomorrow we are going to Valparaiso, more commonly referred to as the BEACH! I’m excited to go tomorrow but I can’t let my excitement overshadow the experiences that I’ve had here in Santiago. On day two, I had a great time with my friends touring the Cerro Santa Lucia, a smaller and more structured hill in the middle of the city. I really appreciated the panoramic views from the top of the hill and the structures and landscapes that covered the small mountain. Although I was separated from the group on the way down and consequently left alone in the city without a map, the studies of the streets and understanding of the subway system got me back to the hotel.
On day three, I really enjoyed visiting the Benedictine Monastery and sketching in the space. I found a spot full of curved edges which was in surprising contrast to the very angular structure. The view was incredible too and I left with a stronger than anticipated appreciation of the building.
Furthermore, we toured a private university in the foothills of the Andes and even had the chance to talk to students at the school. I was surprised to find out that one of the girls there had studied abroad in Cincinnati, Ohio and new of my hometown in Dayton. She and her friends were also willing to take a picture with my gnome, Norbert, who has been traveling the world with me since 2009. I’ve actually been taking pictures of Norbert with every student on this trip and hope to make a video compilation of the pictures. More pictures of the gnome to come.
In case it was missed before, the BEACH is tomorrow and it’s going to make the two hour bus ride worth it.