This weekend was (well, I guess it kind of still is) Chile's bicentenario. Yesterday was their independence day and today they celebrate the military. The whole weekend has been filled with shenanigans and celebration.
Thursday afternoon we had party at work. It was cool to be able to talk to some other people from work. We don't get to see each other much because we are usually out and about at businesses teaching. There was an insane amount of kabobs as well. Like, bajillions. And people ate bajillions. There was also some really good bread and pico de gallo salsa type stuff for those of us (and by us, I mean me) who don't eat meat. I am pretty sure I am the only person there that didn't eat meat. That's fine- more bread for me! There was drinking and dancing and eating and an all around good time. It was much like Independence Day in the States, except they have traditional dances here that they do.
Thursday night a group of us decided to see the light show at La Moneda. It was pretty sweet. It told the story of Chile's history through lights and sound. If you know anything about Chile's history, you know it is kind of intense. The energy was really intense too. There were sooo many people there, and they were all feeling Chilean and patriotic. It was definitely something to experience.
I also went to a fonda, which is just like a fair (think Iowa State Fair only slightly smaller), except there are stages where people do this traditional dance. I don't really understand the dance. It has a whole story, and it is very specific and generally confusing.
Today is the military parade. I decided not to go. I am not really that into watching the military march down the street. Besides, I have the convenience of watching it on TV right now. I don't think I am too disappointed with missing it.
Both Friday and Monday are considered part of the holiday (I am assuming because it fell on a weekend?), so most things are closed. I don't have work, which is kind of ok, but then I don't get paid. It also kind of sucks because I really want to go to the grocery store. I have some potatoes to eat, and that is about it. There are a couple of places open today, but that is literally it- a couple of places. And from the sounds of it, there isn't going to be anything open tomorrow either. I really just want a Hy-Vee right now. It would make my life (and by life, I mean belly) significantly more full.
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