Homesick Tastebuds...

I think our taste buds are the first things to get homesick. At least that's been the case for me. Nothing else have I missed as much as foods from home (besides family and friends).

What have I missed the most you ask?

• An American breakfast complete with pancakes, eggs, bacon, and hash browns
• BBQ Chxn pizza
• Mexican food
• Peanut butter

Though I do have to say that my last Friday in Argentina I ate at this incredible Asian restaurant in Palermo (neighborhood in BA). It was my 1st spicy food in over 3 months. (Point to note...Argentine food though good isn't spicy). I was blissfully happy! After our main dishes my 2 girlfriends and I decided to splurge and order an item on the dessert menu that contained a small portion of every dessert on their menu. It ranks in the top 10 most beautiful and delicious meals I have ever eaten!!! I took pics of both, though I haven't gotten around to uploading them yet.

And then yesterday I went to a restaurant here in Santiago that had falafel! My mouth couldn't believe it! In the spirit of experiencing a new culture and country I have chosen to live with families and eat the food that they prepare for me. So it adds to the depth of my experience and I haven't been disappointed with this at all. Every now and then though, a taste of something familiar is nice.