As I sit here in studio, I cant help but stare at my sandal tan lines and miss everything about Santiago. The week I spent in Chile was one of, If not the most valuable trips I have ever taken. I would not trade my experiences there for anything in the world. I loved how the city resembled one located in Europe, but was an entirely different entity. Unlike in Europe, Chile was so connected to the people living there. I loved how proud of being a Chilean most everyone was. Despite their past with dictatorship and cruelty, the city has a feeling of hope for a better future. The lack of censorship with their street art really made that message clear for me. Whatever the citizens are feeling, they have the freedom to display that message publicly and visually, which in many cases created beautiful pieces of art that truly reflected the city. The feeling of connectivity expanded to the metro and bus lines. I also noticed that traveling with bikes was very common. The city felt accessible, which for me made me feel very at ease as a newcomer. Overall, Santiago is a place that one can feel at home at very quickly, and will forever make a lasting impact on anyone who visits. 