Cold and beautiful--

Well, the rain has begun. But it´s wonderful. Just like everyone said, it makes this place just that much more romantic. Santiago (for anyone reading this who doesn´t already know) was founded at the end of the 4th/beginning of the 5th century. Everyday this week Slyvia and I just go for long walks - stopping occasionally to have tea or coffee or just to rest. She´s lived here her whole life, but for me, walking on narrow cobblestone streets and looking up at cathedrals and even homes that were built long before my country was even founded is simply amazing. The air here is so fresh and the people are so nice! Everywhere I go I feel so welcomed - to be honest, I frequently feel guilty that I haven´t shown this kind of generosity and hospitality to foreigners in my own country.