BLOG 2: The Best Holiday Ever
One day in Concepción The beginning of this trip was originated with an innocent request, my birthday was approaching, my sister and my mom asked me what gift I wanted (before knowing my answer I want you to know that I was only 6 years old), my answer was: a happy meal. Although it's hard to believe, in the city where I grew up there are no malls, no cinemas, much less a McDonald's. So, my knowledge about the world was limited to what I saw on television, and I remember being captivated by a commercial promoting a box that’s contain delicious food plus a toy, which my child mind interpreted as the best combination of the world. Given such a request, and considering how far the restaurant chain was from my city, there was no other option, they have to take me to the closest metropolis to Lebu (my hometown), Concepción. This city is not characterized for being a tourist attraction, is better known for being a city that have a large number of universities and shopping centers. An...