WORKComing from Asia and especially China was a big step...after a short stay in France, I started a new job in Santiago! What is it about? To be an English teacher for Brazilians in Chile ...but online. It is a very famous concept in Brazil but in Europe ... unknown! Knowing that South America is our road trip! It was not an easy decision but we took it and I took up the challenge! What a change!... culture, job, language and lifestyle. The first day consisted in observing three classes before having my trial classes the very next day. I had an online training and the observations but it is quite a lot of things to manage on the same time. it is another teaching style: managing the chat, the notes pad, the slides, and of course teaching students you don´t even see and that speak Portuguese English! What a deal! I was really stressed out the 15 first minutes but once I cooled down ... I mastered the class! Good feedback and observations! It was just the beginning ... FLowers ...on the way to work! In the office, I was welcomed and colleagues offered support for anything.
It was magic! Students love my classes too although some of them don´t like my teaching style. But my reviews are very good. There always will be unsatisfied ones ... A computer, a webcam, a mic, and a notepad! enter the queue (the classroom) and students will show up!
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The first steps in Santiago... First accommodation: Aji Hostel. Metro Salvador. I could have been one of the travelers who stay for couple of days in Santiago but no. My objective is to settle down for a while and my journey ends here for now. Unlike all the guests, I did not have time to visit to Santiago, my priorities were to find a flat asap, get a sim card, and start a new life. I start working on 20th... It was not difficult to go around and find out things. Speaking and reading the language helps a lot. I was not blind anymore, I recovered. My first meal in Santiago ... Hot dog with avocado and tomatoes.
Barrio Italio - hip but nice The fourth visit was the one. A house shared with some Mexicans, French, Cubans and one American and Chileans. What a mix! The garden looked great and the room too. I had to wait one more day before moving in, no reason given but when I moved in, I was happily surprised as the room was refurbished - floor, mattress, tables, sofa, curtains, and even the bathroom. PERFECT! In only few days, I managed so many things and also I felt like fish in water! What a relief! I live in Providencia, 10 minutes away from work, a safe neighbourhood where embassies such as the Chinese, Austrian and Croatian are located. My new house... To celebrate my new home: Chicken quiche and quinoa salad. Now it was time to go to work !!!!
A new adventure .... where to ???? Santiago de Chile
27 hours on the road ... no really! It was a 35 hours trip - door to door.
Leaving Dijon at 4.30pm to get to the tren station, where now only passengers are allowed, companions will be fined if they come with the passenger! Well... what can you say?! From Paris to Santiago, I had one transit and I also needed to check in twice: once in Barcelona and in Buenos Aires. Three flights altogether. The flight from BCN to Buenos Aires was supposed to be operated by Iberia but it was a low cost airline. What does it mean a long flight - low cost? No food and no drinks during 14 hours. You have to pay even for a glass of water!!!! SHAME ON YOU IBERIA AND LEVEL! Before boarding, I boughtwater and chocolate ... It saved my trip.. Once in Buenos Aires, I had a good meal: chicken and salad with 1/2L water. I had no clue about it. Being honest with you, a glass of water cost 1,50!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A tiny airport ... but convenient!
Welcome to SOUTH AMERICA!
The Andes - when flying over, you have to be seated, belt fastened and there no service.
Impressive! On the way I met Lisa who flew from Paris too. Unlike me her final destination was Antofagosta...7 hours to go!!! |
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