Hello Again!
So a funny thing happened today while I was waiting for my friend in the bathroom. As I waited I first saw two people leave the bathroom, wash down their hands and slick down their hair with water. haha. I have seen many people in the clubs do the same thing to their hair. After that, I must make a declaimer. Many bathrooms in Chile do not have toilet paper. You have two options, you can bring it with you in your pocket, or sometimes ask the counter if they have any you can take. Haha. So, as these two ladies exited the bathroom, they washed their hands and reached in the pocket to dry their hands with toilet paper. hahaha. Also, very entertaining.
Other than that, I would like to inform you, Chile has a big problem with complaining, depression, denial and thieving. Yes, it all is a big problem. Many people take depression pills however the pharmacists will only sell them the brand that gives the pharmacist the highest percentage of the sale. Other than that, I watched a program those who fill up your gas tank will fill out the numbers wrong and steal money from you. And I must I say, Chileans wish they were all blond, white and skinny. So they deny that they are kind chubby (well... they eat cheese, bread, avocado and ice cream all the time!), darker people are treated worse in society, and they can not stop staring at gringos! Its wild.
So, now that you know that, I had a good week. I went to the Argentina vs. Chile soccer game. It was epic!!! Chile won 1-0. So, Argentina is the best team in the world (they won the olympics) and, Chile has never won a qualifier against them before. It is a historical game, and I was in the Estadio Nacional to see it. Being beautiful gringos, we were shown up on the big screen in the stadium, for almost a minute. The stadium is very old, and needs to be updated. They only have one screen, and it doesn't even show the time. More than that, the Estadio Nacional is where many people were held, tortured and killed during the Coup de Etat. It sill holds and special place in the Chileans heart. And... Pinochet and Allende are still heavily debated topics, and it makes really funny jokes.
Haha, my friend Nateals friend Zac was visiting us in Chile this weekend. So, we went to Zapallar and sunbathed the whole day. Annd, I went swimming in the ocean. It was cold, but sooooo wonderful. I still hold a little fear of the ocean but I am getting better at diving under the waves. It was very very fun!!!
I wish you guys all the best!
Un Abrazo,
xoxo... La Kati
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Hi Gringo! I have not heard your voice in a verrrry long time. I finally checked to see if you had blogged and voila', a Katiesgrandadventure entry detailing depression, theft, potty etiquette, eating habits, racial jealousy (that's a first), lousy profiteering drug dealers, more theft, and history at the stadium. The beautiful Gringo girl on the screen for a whole minute??? Well now you have 14 more minutes of your fifteen minutes of fame left to seek. Tampa Rays lost the world series so no FREE Pizza for the world from Johnny's... I am somewhat relieved. I think I stepped up to the plate in a meeting today and tagged a shot over the left center field. We shall see. Big Halloween party tomorrow. I am a devil.
Love,
Devil Dad
ahh yes, how I wish i could be present at the halloween party.
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