The feria was less crowded than usual which was a blessing. Everywhere we went people commented on our puppy...how beautiful he was. I had the weird experience of being spoken to by not just one, but two men as if they knew me. One greeted me in passing and then again a second time. Unsure of what to do, I concentrated on the store in front of us. In my direction he asked, "como estas", but I wasn't sure to whom he was talking. When I left, he wished me a good day. A second guy greeted me and this time I couldn't escape without shaking hands. Ack! Though it's not entirely unusual to be greeted or whistled at by strangers, twice in one trip was strange. Isa says, "you have to come to Chile to know how beautiful you are." To some extent this is true! Girls from the Lee trip even comment on how they've felt more beautiful after being here because of the notice they recieve. On the way home, almost every dog we encountered set off barking at us because of Bodo. One dog went crazy, spinning in circles. I just had to share the clip I shot with all of you. Back at home, I fulfilled a desire of mine. You may think it strange, but for a year or more I have wanted to know how figs taste. Isa noted them in the market and her mom bought a small bag for me. After washing my hands, I settled down to enjoy them. They are good...a little less flavorful than in Fig Newton cookies, though. Pastor showed me how to tuck walnut pieces inside to eat them more Chilean style.
- Figs and Nuts
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