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On Saturday, we went hiking in the Andes Mountains. Honestly, I have to say it was the most amazing thing I’ve seen in my entire life. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe the scenery there; it was completely unreal! Looking around, it felt like I was in a magazine or a postcard; anything except real life, but it was real! There were many times that I had to just stop and stare in amazement. Besides its beauty, I was amazed at how incredibly large and vast it was. I’d look out, and it seemed like the mountains went on forever. It was like being lost in an entirely different world. Though, I have to admit that hiking up the Andes Mountains was not easy; it was work! Mucho ejercicio!!! I’m not exaggerating when I say that I was already out of breath after only one minute of climbing (if that)! It wasn’t long after that, that I began taking off layers of clothing. The lady who was leading us definitely does this often and she moved up the mountain very quickly. There was a group of people who kept up with her; however, I was not a part of that group! It was impossible for me to keep up with her if I wanted to, but I didn’t want to keep up with her. I was more interested in taking it slow and taking in the scenery. While others were into the sport of it, I needed time to baffle at the fact that I was in the middle of the Andes Mountains. After our long day of trekking on Saturday, we met one of our penpals from Universidad Mayor for a huge lunch (that neither one of us could finish) at this amazing Italian restaurant. Afterwards, we visited the park for some much needed R&R. Then, we went for helado!!!!! Muy delicioso!!! Finally, we returned home to prepare for the long, but exciting, week ahead. Later this week, we get to meet our new pen-pals, the ones we will travel with to the elementary school next week! I'm excited to meet mine and to learn about the classes I will be working with!
Until next time, Crystal :)
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Pixita del Prado Hill
6/3/2015 09:57:34 am
Hi Crystal, it's inspiring to read how you are pushing yourself -- overcoming your fears, the physical challenges of hiking in the Andes, and taking on the more difficult Spanish class. Thanks for all the wonderful photos! Take care, Dr. del Prado
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Crystal :)
6/9/2015 02:42:56 am
Hi Dr. del Prado!! :)
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Solicitar un préstamo ahora
1/23/2024 03:04:18 pm
Buenos días señor / señora,
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AuthorHello all, or should I say “¡hola!”? My name is Crystal and I’ve recently graduated SUNY Buffalo State with a degree in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and Social Studies Education (grades 7-9). I will soon begin my studies for Literacy Specialist Certification, but not before I embark on this wonderful journey to Santiago, Chile. For me, this trip beings the opportunity for me to immerse myself in another culture, experience language learning, and adopt new teaching styles; all of which will contribute to making me a teacher who is culturally responsive and able to cater to the diverse needs of students. I anticipate that this trip wil be filled with excitement, challenges, and new understandings! So please, join me for the ride! ArchivesCategories |