Today we welcomed Señora Yorky, who left our school after 13 years of service to go back to Chile and care for her aging father. Señora Yorky was in the States to visit her daughter Paolina and other family members.

Yorky enjoys a trip to Argentina.

“I’m so happy to be here!” Señora said. She told us about her life these days, caring for her father with her sisters and adjusting to life back in Chile. She shared lots of fact about Chile and the students began to ask a lot of questions, particularly about food. “In Chile, we eat a lot of meat,” she told us. “My favorite is empanadas or meat pies that you can buy from sellers on the street.” It was a bit of a culture shock for Señora Yorky to re-adjust to life in Chile after 30 years in the U.S. She told us that Americans are less affectionate and demonstrative than Chileans–the people of Chile are more open.

Señora Yorky spends most of her time with her family (especially her dad) but she has been able to do a little traveling, notably to Argentina. She decided to start classes to become a clown, just because it would allow her to try something totally different. “I love it!” she told us. We want to thank Señora Yorky for her visit and all the wonderful memories she left with us. We miss you!

By Kipper