Despedida

Profs. Ale, Elina, Carolina, Lisa, Josefina

It started with warm summer nights, then an earthquake; an upended office covered in ceiling plaster and aftershocks.  Together, the law faculty, students and I felt our way through.  Last night, one of my colleagues gave me a going-away party; the dean and many professors came.  Champagne, wine, whiskey and beer; I got home at two a.m., and up at 8 a.m., with a head cold.  But I feel really great.  Maybe it’s the adrenaline of new adventures about to start.    It’s hard to believe this chapter in my life is coming to a close.  But many more are being opened. I know that these great colleagues will be coming with me as I head north in a few days.  Their spirits, their friendship, and our continued collaboration.  What a great ride this has been.

Roman lawyers, civil procedure, investigation, these guys definitely know how to party too.

Profs. Jose Pedro Silva, Carlos Frontaura, Roberto Guerrero, Dean Yrarrázaval, Sebastian Lopez and others

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5 Responses to Despedida

  1. awhhh sick again!!! You have 2 days to get rid of it. Get better soon. Can not wait to see you and hear your adventures in person. Safe travel….

  2. I can’t believe it’s time for you to come home! what a great adventure you’ve had, thanks for letting me live vicariously through you.
    can’t wait to see you!

  3. Have a great trip home!

  4. Sorry to hear you are sick again, but you look great! What an amazing journey you have been on, and to share it with all of us has been wonderful. Save home sis, xxoo N

  5. Yes, your many new friends will follow you home to the States. A dictatorship, an earthquake, and so many new friends…what a trip!! Sorry to hear of your cold, but our warm weather will help. Luv and a safe trip!XXXX

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