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Tuesday July 14

We had a lecture in Spanish, and although I am trying my hardest (even bringing my little dictionary around with me and reading it when we have free time), I do not understand Chilean Spanish whatsoever. It's like rapid fire. However, the lecture was from a Historian who talked about Contemporary Chilean history prior and after the coup (1903-1973, 1973-1990s). Chileans are very political and very polarized about their views. They are also very resilient and have bounced back from rebellions and repression.

We saw some students protesting on our way to our classroom. There form of protest was similar to a big garage sale. Except everything was broken. Apparently it was something about how the government does not preserve art and culture?? Anyway, the policia were out and about in their armored buses just in case anyone got rowdy.

I also realized that some parts of Santiago remind me of Milan. Also, There is a lot of disjointed architecture- as in, nothing seems to coincide.

p.s. Beautiful weather today!

p.p.s. I'm trying to go see Harry Potter tonight at midnight! Let's just hope it's not dubbed over or sold out.

p.p.p.s Northeastern is literally falling apart back at home. Dorm buildings are crumbing...yikes!

good luck in the all-star game phillies!