Day 10: R&R

For May 17, 2011
On the agenda today was time at the spa. We were up nice and early for our departure. After stuffing some shorts, a t-shirt and flip flops in bag, I headed downstairs to grab breakfast. A bit of a bus ride later, we arrived at a seemingly small and quaint neighborhood in Olmue, Chile. Once we started walking into Rosa Augustina, a resort and spa, I felt that this would have to be a great time. Soon, we found out that there were unlimited beef, onion, egg and cheese empanadas, drinks and frozen sweet treats for our choosing, we indulged.



First up, was a game of soccer. Once everyone arrived and got ready, we headed to the courts. I opted to not play considering I was wearing a turtleneck and boots. The six on six game soon began. Once again, I thought of my experience with the sport. I think I probably would have played had I brought tennis shoes. 


Later, we sat around the pool and sunbathed. I played a quick game of foosball with Jorge, Chris and Matt. It was amazing to have such a beautiful view of the world while I was still in my comfort zone sitting poolside. It was gorgeous. I couldn't help but think about the kind of weather there is in chilly Milwaukee or rainy Pittsburgh. I cherished it.


Then, we all went into the dining hall for a buffet style lunch. There was so much to choose from. Just imagine. It was good. After that, we went back to the pool and chilled. Awesome!!! Our time was up, and we had to leave so we headed back to the hotel. 


A few hours later, we boarded a bus to go to a barbeque dinner at Werner's house at 8. The girls got transportation by the Chilean students while the boys went with Jorge and Chris on the city bus. We got to his barbeque and were greeted with warm and inviting faces. He too started the meal off by handing delicious hot dogs to us. One kid gave us an impromptu dance lesson. Since we had been learning dance moves, the night continued with all of us students trying to do traditional Chilean or cheezy American dances. After they gaves us some lessons, we showed them Cupid's Shuffle, the John Wall, Cha Cha Slide and Cotton eyed Joe. 


It was really fun and another time I'll remember fondly.


Good night / morning,


~Briana