Chi Chi Chi Le Le Le Viva Chile!

Last Wednesday night Chile won against Argentina 0-1. This was a fútbol miracle. And the whole of Santiago came out in full force to celebrate.

We took Plaza Italia by storm, trailing flag capes, shaking micros with our cheers, littering the street with confetti, with Escudo, with red, white and blue.

The streets of Santiago covered in confetti

Forget studying for my exam the next day. This was huge. Carmen Gloria and I hopped into the car, waving the flag out the window, and joined the throngs of people blocking the streets in Santiago Center. Sitting in traffic has never been so much fun. Chi chi chi le le le VIVA CHILE! Honking, screaming, cheering, we were all there, together.

Plaza Italia, in the heart of the city

Moments like these make me love this country.