SANTIAGO BLOG DAY 1

We landed safely in Santiago around 9am this morning. We had a little bit of trouble filling out the immigration/customs form at first, (some of us couldn't figure if we were children or if we were carrying children in our baggage), but it all turned out okay. 
From there we took a van to the hotel and checked into our rooms. Soon after that went to the top of the tallest tower in Latin America. From there you could see a panoramic view of the entire city. It was absolutely beautiful.
After lunch we met with the founders of Futbol Mas, which is a foundation dedicated to bringing soccer to underprivileged youth. The program utilizes soccer to teach at risk children social values and the importance of community. 
After the debrief we drove to a neighborhood park in La Farfauna, where we were greeted by a group of smiling girls who were truly eager and excited to have the opportunity to play with us. 
After arriving, we bonded with the girls through a series of team building activities. Although the language barrier did impose difficulties to both sides, the girls' genuine enthusiasm made it well worth the effort. 
Shortly after arriving, we were quickly inducted into the Chilean culture through the customary greeting of hugs and kisses on the cheeks. 
Overall, everyone we met today was very welcoming, many even took the time to offer their condolences for the Orlando shootings. 
We look forward to the next few days in Santiago, and hope to meet more amazing people.
With Love,
The Girls 
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