Parque de las Esculturas (Sculpture Park)

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Today I went to the โ€˜Parquรฉ de las Esculturasโ€™ or โ€˜Sculpture Parkโ€™ in English. I did not plan on visiting this park, but like many things in Santiago de Chile, it simply presented itself to me. I was on my way to visit the Gran Torre Santiago, the tallest building in South America. As I got off my bus and began walking I stumbled into this amazing park. Different coloured sculptures as far as the eye could see, ยกQuรฉ maravilloso!As I entered the park, the first thing that caught my eye was a 10 foot tall needle and thread sculpture. As an avid sewer, I was instantly in love. As I continued my journey I was surprised and delighted more times than I can count. I think my favourite of the day (if I have to choose!) would be the 20 foot tall flying bicycle sculpture. I eventually made my way to the Gran Torre Santiago and to the adjoining mall where I was able to find an organic vegan chocolate ice cream cone, what a day! Check out my photos :)

Rocks Zayda

<i>*PDXAbroad Scholarship</i> ยกHola! My name is Rocks and I am one excited lady! This summer I will be traveling to Santiago de Chile to study for a semester at the Universidad de Andrรฉs Bello. While there, I will be taking an introduction to Latin American Photography class and workshop that is taught entirely in Spanish. I am really looking forward to exploring the city in such an intimate way; just me and my camera. Over six million people currently live in Santiago which is bordered by the ocean to the west and the Andes Mountains to the east, so I will have plenty to capture through my lens, but I am especially excited about photographing all the amazing street art that helps color the city. I will also be volunteering with a local group that helps marginalized people in the community with self-publishing projects called, "Feria de Fanzines" that sponsors monthly events in and around the city. I am currently attending Portland Community College in order to become a high school Spanish teacher. But before I enter the classroom to teach, it is important for me to have a more personal connection to the culture. Growing up in poverty, I never thought that studying abroad would ever fit into my life, but now my dream will soon be realized and I can't wait to start my learning adventure in Santiago! ยกGracias FEA!