Chile – Backpack Matt

A Kid From Gringolandia

Three months in Chile, working with the English Opens Doors Program, captured in five short minutes

Updates from Monte Patria, Chile. My host brother and his wife welcome their first child, and various travels around the Coquimbo Region.

In this post, read about a very colorful weekend in Valparaiso filled with the Mil Tambores festival, empanadas and street art.

Read about celebrating Fiestas Patrias, the Independence Day of Chile, as well as my host father’s birthday on September 18th and 19th, respectively.

In this post learn about my Chilean high school, known as El Liceo, and the wonderful students and faculty with whom I am working.

The first post from Monte Patria, Chile where I will be volunteer teaching for the next three months with the English Opens Doors Program.