I am not into the day-to-day update as Drew is. So, instead, here are my observations about what goes on in sud america:
Fashion
You all know that I have nothing to say about fashion, considering what I wear. But the women are ridiculous here – bright, tight clothes that are about 2 sizes too small. Shredded tanks and T-shirts with leggings and gladiators are the norm. I know, right?
Dogs
They are all small.
Priorities
Love a country where you can get on wireless anywhere in the city to post meaningless FB updates but can’t flush toilet paper due to the poor infrastructure. I think they have their priorities right.
Cars
They are also all small.
Drinks
Everyone drinks all day. They carry liters of beer on the streets. It is awesome.
Cleanliness
Pretty much everyone smokes in Chile, yet they all know how to dispose of their cig butts appropriately. Also, there are many street dogs, but no poop to be seen. BUT…in Argentina, it is disgusting – trash everywhere on the streets and poop everywhere.
Hostels
French people skype all day.
Language
I find it much more difficult to communicate in Chile. They drop their S’s, have different words for things than I am used to and speak much, much faster than the Argentinians. It took us a half hour to buy sunscreen! It’s also an adventure every time we go to a restaurant…mmm pig leg.
Personal space
Forget about it.
Transportation
Buses are way more comfy than planes. Bus seats recline all the way back, are plush and there is even on-board entertainment!