It always makes me laugh

One of the best parts about the experience, is hearing all the embarassing things that happened to all the "gringos". For example, a couple of days ago, in my favorite Micro's, the driver took a sharp turn and I slid right out of the seat! It was really odd at the time, but is fun to laugh at now. My friend Alisha fell asleep on the beach, before she knew it the waves crashed on her and got her all wet. The families are also fun to hear about. Everyone is living a different life, however I find the people to be so much the same. The people always want you to be happy, are worried about your safety, want you to eat more and dress warmer. I have found them to be loving people. The two classes the began in my school (Ponticific Catholic University of Valparaiso, if you didn't know) both have precios teachers. However, they are not perfect. The Chilean people think all gringas can not speak spanish, therefore, in many little stores, I find them speaking english to me. Of course, I correct them but they always seem suprised I can actually speak spanish.
In bakeries, the buying process is disorganized. First, you order what you want, and they give you a slip of paper. The little paper says how much you owe, and you pay your pesos in a differet spot. Just to tell you, the exchange rate is 1 dollar to 500 pesos, however, due to inflation, I don't find things to be much cheaper than the US. Okay, so you pay 1000 pesos for you bread and get a pay receipt. You finally take this receipt and can pick up your order. I just figured this process out tonight!
Tomorrow I believe I am going to walk to a beautiful beach, at least thats what they tell me. Oh and one more thing, if you have any questions please feel free to ask!
Miss you guys
Un abrazo
xoxo... Kati