It feels so weird being back in the United States after being in Chile for the week. The first thing that I noticed was how cold it was and how dark and gloomy the atmosphere felt. As soon as I walked off of the plane, I could feel my joints tighten up from the cold weather. The atmosphere is just so cold and dark compared to the sunny warm days and colorful lively streets of Santiago. Sadly, I think that I have jet lag or I am just plain old sick after the flight from Santiago to Texas. I’ve been drinking plenty of water and getting some sleep but I still feel so sick. I have lost my voice and I keep on sneezing and having to blow my nose. Hopefully, I just need to readjust to the cold weather and I’ll be able to feel better soon. Overall, I really miss Chile and wish that I was still there. Although I missed the people that I care about back home, I much rather prefer the culture and food of Chile. I miss going out late for dinner and exploring the sustainable architecture of the city than having to deal with real life responsibilities at home. Although, I was ready to leave by the end of the trip (hot, grumpy, and tired), after being well rested I want to go back. The trip was also very beneficial to practicing my Spanish skills and I was able to learn some new words that I am able to bring back and use in my Spanish classes. All in all, I am really happy that I went on the trip and I loved learning about sustainable architecture by interacting with the buildings in person, rather than just learning about them through a picture and explanation.