Boda de mi hermana Andrea

Last night my Chilean sister got married to her fiancee, and family from all over Chile came to Coyhaique, so it was a real pleasure to meet all them. Here are some pictures of the celebration.

Andrea and Misael cutting the cake

My lovely parents, Enrique and Lili, on the dance floor

The day started with the entire family visiting the grave of Rodrigo, the oldest brother, who died in a car crash two years ago. The saddest part of this whole story is that, although he never knew it, his girlfriend was pregnant with his child at the time. Now Benjamin, his son, is 2 years old, and is a beautiful reminder of the presence of Rodrigo in their lives. His son looks just like Rodrigo, and lives with his mom in Chiloe.

The grave of Rodrigo, my Chilean brother that I never knew.

Rodrigo's son, Benja, with his mom Venesa

Benjamin with his grandpa, my Chilean dad, who he calls "Tata" which is the Mapuche word for grandfather

These are some assorted photos from the last few weeks, which have been sunny and beautiful, with a few days of snow and rain.

A snowy Cerro Macai, or as I like to call it, Ancient Majestic, towering above my school.

A more detailed pic of the snowy Macai

Although Chile is a "developed" country (what ever that is supposed to mean) there is a ton of trash everywhere. Definitly one of my least favorite things. Almost every scrap of earth is covered with cigerette butts, bags, bottles, etc

This is what almost every scrap of land looks like in Coyhaique, very sad. It depresses me everyday that people can live in such a beautiful place and just trash it.

Another view of the trash of Chile, I get to walk past this everyday on my way to school, what a pleasure.

Campamentos , the equivalent of the projects, which I pass everyday on my way to school.