Christine's Weekend

It was a busy weekend with lots going on. Friday I took a trip with another volunteer, our volunteer coordinator, and a representative from the Fundacion de Minera Escondida. We took a 4 hour bus trip to TalTal. It is a small fishing community south of Antofagasta. I was to give a presentation to a group as well as help welcome the 3 new 6-month volunteers to the region.

Here are a few pictures from the quaint Pueblo.

This man rowed his boat much farther than I would ever care to row a boat. I watched him for about 10 minutes.

Above you can barely see a dog that was having way to much fun trying to play with the nose of the burro.

One Plaza.

Two Plaza.

I returned on Saturday just in time for Salsa class and then a night out with some friends.

I love this picture of Johnny and I.

Not all but a lot of the group we hung out with.

As most everyone knows, I love to salsa dance. It's fun, exercise, more tasteful than night clubs, and something I enjoy doing very much. It is also a great way to meet people, practice Spanish, and get to know the city. I take lessons Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (sometimes Fridays too). Here is a picture from a "lesson" or more like a "practice opportunity" I went to at the University of Antofagasta a few Fridays ago.

Sitting on the left of me or to my right is Willian, my salsa teacher and good friend.

I hope to post some pictures soon of my school and perhaps some food.

Chao!

CW