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Neeley Fellows Trip to Chile

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When the Weather Outside is Chile

Santiago, Chile

We just got back from our night out here at Santiago and have officially wrapped up our second day of the trip. It goes without saying that it has been quite the phenomenal experience. Dinner tonight was provided by the Austral group, the people who are guiding us in our journey. It was phenomenal to say the least, I was able to indulge in a Chicken filled crepe, a lasgna, and some apple pie.

Today was so wonderful. We were able to venture to the top of The San Cristobal hill, the highest peak in Santiago. We actually hiked the hill instead of taking the Gondola, so when we reached the top it was quite the feeling of accomplishment. We meant to take the Gondola, but the language barrier proved to much to handle because "ascensor vertical" apparently translated to really steep dirt trail.

Regardless being at the top of the hill was in the top five coolest experiences in my life. There is a giant statue of the Virgin Mary cresting the top of the hill, literally 3 times higher than the tallest skyscraper in the city. It was amazing. It was much more spiritually overwhelming than I had anticipated. I feel like I will never be closer to god than when I was on top of the hill. It was awesome.

As is to be expected the nightlife here has been great thus far, and it is a great deal of fun being in a beautiful foreign place with 20 of my best friends. Check out the pictures!

-Teej

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Empanadas Pino

Santiago, Chile

We walked to the hill of San Cristobal, where a statue of the virgin Mary is. The view was fantastic... inspiration was certainly there. But most important of all, I got to try Empanadas de Pino. It tasted like a Chilean version of Philly-Cheese-steak Sandwich: greasy, lots of onions, poor quality.

Honestly, I didn't love it. I try it though, so now I can check it off my list.

Andres

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We're here

Santiago, Chile

We have just arrived at the Plaza El Bosque Suites in Santiago. So far the experience has been pretty interesting. After a long 9 hour flight with little sleep, we are ready to get the trip started with a City game in Santiago. We are about to go see as many of the sights we can see with the limited time we have. TJ, Ryan, Max, and Andres will win the contest and get the prize. We have the only native speaker of anyone here, game over.

-Ryan and Max


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Freddy Loco

Santiago, Chile

Today we went to the plaza in front of the Cathedral of Chile. We found a street comedian who was obscene and graphic to say the least. After collecting 8000 pesos he gave us some jokes; we gave him some laughs. It was pretty good, but certainly an R rated production.

Andres

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Fixin' to get to DFW

Fort Worth, United States

It's 4:05 PM and I'm leaving for DFW in a little under two hours... Getting pumped to go to Santiago, Chile! This will be my first time in South America and it should be a good trip. Only a 9 hour flight to get over there, hopefully I can pass out on the plane.

-Ryan Hoff

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Preparations and packing

Dallas, United States

I am leaving for the airport here in about 2 hours as well and I am getting really excited. My parents are dropping me off and I need to stop and get some cash for the entry fee to Chile and to exchange at DFW for some pesos. I hope that I get through security quickly and have no problems. This will be my first time out of the United States so it is particularly special for me. Also, you should note that I was able to fit everything I am bringing into a bag that can be carried on and a small backpack. No checked baggage charges for me.

--Max

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