Sunday, January 5, 2014

Los mejores momentos

My semester in Chile was an unforgettable five months. I learned a ton, and grew in my understanding of the world, and of myself. Here is a collection of some of the best moments.

My many names (Cot-lin, Cati, Catita, Kevin, etc)
Confusion about Chicago sports teams and proper English...
The way the mountains always managed to amaze me


Familias y amigos nuevos






 Garbage day in Santiago

Beginning the journey with this girl by my side
And the many enlightening conversations that we had along the way
Living at this intersection
And enjoying this view from the nearby park
The coolest money ever
A new university

The richness of travel










The abundance of palta, protests, and ice cream



Bettering Spanish and worsening English

RIP Carnet de identidad :(

A rare photo of the unfurled flag or a clear day


A visit from a good friend
A desert snowstorm
                                      
And the beauty revealed when it cleared up
Perros callejeros (con ropa)
Learning to dance cueca
A blossoming bromance
The bus ticket that became a marriage license 
Pool parties in December
Sunday morning Mass and subsequent cafécitos
The beautiful Santiago weather
Creative baking methods
Delicious wine
Falling in love with the Chilean landscapes




The craziest/best parties ever
My pro skiing skillz
El mejor bar de Santiago (¡cómo te extraño, Caramagnola!)
Exquisite sunsets

Testing new waters



Chilling on a summer day
Terremoteando
Obsessing over boiling water and eating WAY too much pasta

Holidays with a Chilean twist

Chorrillana
And finally, lots of laughter and adventure