Wednesday, July 29, 2009

trip within a trip wrapup

If you are just starting to read this, you can get a better chronologically correct recount of my past 2 and half weeks spent backpacking through Northern Chile and Peru by going back a few posts to the start.

In conclusion... after Iquiqui it was 26 hours in bus to Santiago and then a mere 10 more to Valdivia bring the grand total to 123 hours in buses over 2 and a half weeks. Overall, a great trip, tiring on the body and bank account, but I can say I really made the most of my time here in my vacation from school. I saw many things that most won't see in there life time, but also made time to relax and enjoy new friendships.
Now, I am back "home" in Valdivia and school starts up again next monday, and it's time to buckle down for the next 4 months. I need to: not spend any more money frivolously, do my best to teach and make a difference with my students, practice practice practice the ol' Espanol, and make the most of living in a different culture even though I am starting to miss America. Also, I need to update the blog more regularly. I still haven't posted pictures of Valdivia ( i'm saving up for that one). 
En fin, gracias Chile, gracias Peru.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Do you miss the California Mid State Fair? I sure would if I was you.

Keep posting Kevin, I love reading about your exploits.

PAUL

Unknown said...

Wow! I'm happy you got to have that incredible experience. I would love to go down there and do that 5 day hike to maachu pichu with you when you go in 30-40 years. we miss you here too. i was starting to wonder if you were going to post any more, but i got more than i bargained for. like paul said, keep posting! we want to know what you are up to. well, que tenga un viaje magnifico! tu amigo, patrick.