Chilean Independence Day

Chilean Indenpendence day is coming up --- the actual date is September 18. It apparently is a big event, I was talking to somebody who said it was their favorite holiday of the year. Chilean flags have started popping up all over the place. At the school, students have been spending tons of time practicing dances for the school celebration. I'm probably going to be in Antofagasta to witness it .. last year the volunteers got the whole week off but this year September 18th is on a Friday so we are only getting a day and a half off.