by Sally Rose | Oct 5, 2017 | Books, Chile, Expat, Travel
Six weeks ago, I fell and broke three bones in my left ankle. I had to have emergency surgery one week before I was scheduled to leave Chile. Today, I had a check-up at the hospital. Here, check-ups are called “control.” So I went for control, expecting to... 
by Sally Rose | Sep 26, 2017 | Chile, Dogs, Pet Adoption, Travel
These three doggies have it good. Why do I say that? Because compared to the other 999,997* street dogs in Santiago, Chile, they are doing well. The man in this photo takes care of them. He works as a street cleaner in El Centro. I often see him when I’m out and... 
by Sally Rose | Sep 21, 2017 | Chile, Customs, Food, Holidays, Traditions, Travel
Can you spot the gringa? Last Monday, September 18, was Chile’s national holiday, Fiestas Patrias. It’s usually celebrated with friends and family. Often, there’s a barbeque involved. Other than going to doctor visits, I had not been leaving the... 
by Sally Rose | Sep 14, 2017 | Chile, Food, Travel, Women's Travel
No photos of sutures or bedpans. No talk about hospitals or check ups. Instead, let’s talk about food. Since I can’t stand up to prepare my own meals due to my broken ankle, I have two women who come in to cook, do light cleaning, take care of the laundry,... 
by Sally Rose | Sep 1, 2017 | Chile, Expat, Travel
A week ago Wednesday, I got up early in Santiago and took the Metro out to the bus station. My friends in the Quinta Región of Chile had invited me to visit for the day. Actually, they would have been happy if I’d agreed to stay for several days, but I had... 
by Sally Rose | Aug 6, 2017 | Chile, Expat, Teaching, Traditions, Travel
Last week, one of my Chilean acquaintances posted on Facebook. She has a six-month old baby and she is a nursing mom. In her post, she said that she went to the fería, the farmer’s market, and an elderly man approached her and begged her for some breast milk....