So I haven't posted in a few days, but that is because I have been doing if you can believe it more traveling. Following a great birthday in which my host family who I have only known a week through me a party. I set out for the city of Puerto Montt. However another side note about my birthday, it was great and I thank everyone both here and at my real home who helped make that happen. I talked before in another post about being grateful and I truly am extremely grateful for everyone in my life and to be blessed enough to have such a wonderful experience. So a big thank you to everyone in my life. Also before I start talking more about the past few days I hope everyone can now see a few of the pictures I have just posted.
So as I said following my birthday (march 1st) I set out with some friends to the city of Puerto Montt to take advantage of the remaining days before class starts. After which I won't have another long break to travel. Also it is worth putting in here that I had my first strong feelings of home sickness around this time. I made it through obviously but when your hit with the fact that this isn't just a vacation and your not going home for 5 months or able to see friends and family, it's actually quite difficult. But you power through and look for other things to change your feelings. Which leads me to my trip, I left on march 2nd; the trip involved taking a bus from here in Viña to Santiago where we caught a plane to Puerto Montt. We arrived late that night and had to take a taxi into the city. Unfortunately after we arrived we realized that Puerto Montt is a more gritty city than we thought. After sticking in a group as we tried to find somewhere to stay (we had no prior arrangements). We settled upon a small hotel. The next morning we decided to take a bus to another city where there was more to do. The city was called Puerto Vares. And it was literally straight out of small town Europe. Everything about it; The scenery and architecture all resembled a German town. However we were looking for more outdoorsy things to do. So we got on a bus and literally took it to the last stop. Where it dropped us off at one of the most incredible lakes / national parks I have every seen. I added a few photos of the view (which was from our camp site). We didn't have a camp site or know how to get one so as Americans we sort of commandeered a spot of land for the tent. But to our surprise no one said anything not even the ranger. We then stayed the next day an a half there hiking and just taking in the scenery. However at night, I was able to taking in the best star gazing of my life. I have never seen that many starts or the actual Milky Way before. It was unreal.
This then takes me to yesterday where we left our camping spot (without paying anything because no one asked to or seemed concerned) and went back to Puerto Vares where we found a hostel to stay at. For dinner we ate at a small pizzeria where there was one man working, cooking, and literally doing everything. It may be the longest I've waited for food but it was a amazing. And hearing some of this man's story was awesome as well. The night after was pretty low key and consisted of going back to the hostel and then waking up today at 7 to find a way back to the air port. And then after the flight to Santiago, back home. And to my surprise we did, and with no problems. And now I'm back at my apartment awaiting the start of school tomorrow. (I'm very excited for once about school). However I go for one day then leave on another trip with my study abroad program. So to everyone who is wondering, I'm not even sure now if actual school will happen. (It will) however i will keep everyone updated and post more soon. Thanks again to everyone who made my birthday special.
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