Dead hamsters, Chocolate Eggs, and a Feisty Three-Year-Old

Let's get the bad news out of the way. The remaining two hamster babies are now dead. One died of natural causes while the other was murdered by my host dad. He said it would be better if we just killed the other one because it was bound to happen eventually. True, but I mean, did we have to drown it in a latex glove? Plus, now we're in the difficult position of explaining to the twins why both babies disappeared at once. Mama hamster couldn't have been that hungry.. Luckily they are nine and not skeptical.


Phew. That's finished. So this past weekend was Easter! We didn't have classes on Friday so I spent three days hanging out with my family and recovering from my resfriada (cold/ sickness/ lack of energy/ snot). I also consumed too much meat and bebida (soft drink). Chileans, why can't you like water?

On Saturday I cooked my famous sausage and cabbage soup for them and despite not having beef bouillon cubes or sausages that were not dripping with fat, I'd say it was a success. My family loved it which made me very happy. Although the fat that floated and covered the top was not appetizing for me. Regardless, the fam has asked for a round two. I also made my blueberry pie. Another success. And this dish wasn't dripping grease.

Sunday we had a special guest. Her name is Amanda and she is the three-year-old daughter of my host mom's cousin (I think). She has strawberry-ish blonde-ish hair (like me!) and blue eyes (like me!) so they call her La Gringa. She was quite taken with me and I would even say grew quite attached. Early Sunday morning we had a chocolate easter egg hunt in which my family made me participate. It was awesome. Amanda was all over these chocolate eggs like white on rice. I enjoyed her immensely. Especially when she performed a special rendition of Daddy Yankee's "Llamada de Emergencia". Who doesn't love some reggaeton?



That's about it. Things are changing at the school but I will update that once I know for sure what the heck is happening. I'll be heading to Santiago Thursday afternoon to spend the weekend and am quite looking forward to it!

Also, can I just say, thank God for taxes.

Abrazos!