Well, a country only turns 200 once, so why not make it a big party? Next week, Chile marks it's 200th birthday, and it will be nonstop celebrations every day and night.
It started today with a wonderful presentation at the kids' school. Most of the kids and teachers, decked out in traditional Chilean dress, performed dances and skits; the school band played a few songs (it's a great band!) and there was plenty of empanadas and sopapillas to eat.
Next week, there will be concerts, fireworks, parades, and tons of parties. All the cabs and many of the truck drivers sport clip-on Chilean flags on their vehicles and one of the ski resorts is boasting "1/2 price" skiing all next week.
The best part? Max and Molly - and all the other Chilean kids - have off a week of school to celebrate. That means we can all sleep in after our nights of partying.
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