Blue Crush

I did it! I went surfing and I got up, a few times. I don't actually have any pictures of it because I was, you know, riding some gnarly waves. The Ministry of Education has plenty of evidence though, they even have a video of me in my wet suit doing some crazy stretches, running, and pretending that the sand was my surfboard. I am convinced that the Ministry will use all this against me someday in a very public extortion case, but I think I will come out the winner.
We went to Pichilemu, a really cool beach town about three hours from Santiago. It was gorgeous and quite a bit cooler than the sauna that is Santiago. I loved it. We really had no problem adapting to the lifestyle and I am convinced I could be a surfer girl, my sore body is not as convinced, but I think it might just take a few more times and I'll be blogging about the life of a surfer.
We had an amazing asado (barbeque) that consisted of lots and lots of alcohol and a plethora of meat and avocado. I can honestly say I have never seen so much meat or so many avocados, I can also honestly say I have never tasted more delicious pork. I apologize to pigs everywhere for all the smack I have ever talked about you, you are deluxe.
My tired, sore, sunburned body is off to sleep. I hope you all had a good weekend.
Included is a photo of a cute couple who held hands the entire bus ride. While most of the public displays of affection are offensive in the country, this was endearing and precious. It is also the only picture I have of the trip.