week TWELVE

 

welcome back!


Not much news to share this week, but a few fun activities and photos for you all. Chugging along in my studies, and particularly having fun in my art class! My favorite part is break, when my friends and I get ice cream (just kidding!)


I discovered a new fruit called Níspero, which grows on many trees here in Vina. They taste a bit like an apricot or plum, and are very delicious. The flowers here are just beautiful.



My most exciting part of the week was being invited to have dinner with Alaina's family, and then spending
the day with them in Con Con! We saw lots of pelicans, and made it up to the sand dunes! 




I had an extremely chill weekend- it's been a while, and felt nice. I managed to surf for an afternoon, which was super fun, and have some nice relaxation time to play guitar and watch Ted Lasso.


Not too much happening this week, but it's the calm before the storm. One month from now, I'll be off on my grand adventure to Patagonia! Thanks for reading along, lots of love to you all!

Chao,
from me and Pepa














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