Old and New Hobbies

Life is really difficult, most of us have a daily routine, where we have to get up early, go to university/work/school, and of course, you have to do lots of things during a whole day, during a whole week, during a whole year, during a whole life, so maybe, we should do something different to keep our mind healthy: that is have a hobbie.

In my case, I would say that I am a full time hobbie-man, because since I was a child I have been someone who gets bored easily, so I had to look for many things to do during my childhood. For example, my first Hobbie was related with art, I used to paint  little rocks with shape of bugs and when they were ready, I put them on my garden, so it looked really cool. Another hobbie I had, was related with magazines, I used to buy the ICARITO magazine every weekend, and of course, I read it almost everyday, even today I keep some of them, to save those moments of my childhood.  

Currently, I collect souvenirs from Chile and other countries, I do it because I love history, so I think that as more little pieces from the world you  learn, more wise you are, and souvenirs make you remember those places you visited some time in the past, and of course do not forget what you have learned from those places.

I am really good getting hobbies, but if you ask me, I would never have a hobbie related with bugs, or any other weird animal, because I hate those tiny things moving around there.

Probably in the future, I will collect something as a hobbie, probably related with bottles, because of the shapes they have, the colors, the materials; anyway it seems to be something interesting and unique  to collect.      

Our Amazing Human Body: Our Heart

Everyday, we have to live an awesome life, full of emotions and experiences, that together makes our own life history. Most of those feelings came directly from our dear brain. However, since old times, people has thought that all the feelings came, and are saved inside our heart, and from that viewpoint, the heart is a very interesting organ.

The Heart

If we talk in serious words, the heart fulfils much more functions than be a little box where all a our feelings are saved and secured.First of all, as many people know, the heart is a little muscular organ, that is located behind the chest, with no more than 300 grams of weight and 12 centimetres in length. 

The main function of our heart is keep our blood circulating around our body, so in general, it works as a little engine. Inside blood, there are many different cells, that make our body be a "normal body", for example, red blood cells transport the oxygen every cell needs to fulfil its own function; white blood cells, protect our body from bad cells that could eventually take us to death. So as you can see, as a summary, our heart is like the central engine that make this giant company called Human Body, work with all its systems in a organised way.

Another important function, has a direct relation with the maintenance of the blood by transporting it right to the kidneys, where all the blood flow is cleaned.

This marvellous organ, may be affected by the malfunction of other areas from the body, for example, when people do not eat healthy food, the blood vessels are not able to transport blood with a normal flow, so that heart have to work harder to complete its whole function. 

What can you do to avoid problems with your heart? well, first of all you have to eat healthy food, and of course change bad habits at the time you are eating, for example avoid watching TV, because you do not realise how much food are you eating. Moreover, you may include some sport  around your own life, for example going to work on foot, or riding a bike.

So, to take care of your Heart, you just have to change bad habits and be proactive. On that way, you will be a healthier person, and will have a really good quality of life. 

My last Holiday

Last February, I decided to go on holiday with five friends to "Pucón", a town located in the "Región de la Araucanía". We decided to stay there for a week, with the main objective to have a good rest before getting back to University. Well, once we got there, the first thing we did, was make a schedule, so that we were able to enjoy every moment during each day we stayed there. 

Pucón, Chile

The first activity we did, was something really important for us: have some food. So we went to a restaurant, where each of us had a big piece of pizza. There, there was also a "mini-golf", where we were able to have a really good time, and of course have a lot of fun.

Another day we decided to go to "Lake Caburga", where we could swim all afternoon, until we were so tired that, we just had time to sleep.

During most of days we went to the beach at Pucón, where we swam and sunbathe, so as you would think, we came back really dark-skinned to Santiago.

When the last day came, we decided to do something to remember that day for a long time, so we went to "Termas Trankura", where we were able to enjoy the warm water from the nature, and of course prepare ourselves to the long trip we were going to have to Santiago by bus.

Finally we went to an elegant Restaurant, to close the best holiday trip ever.     

Why I consider it was the best holiday?, Well,besides all the interesting activities we did during those days, I would say because I had a really good time with all my friends, and I think that is the most important thing. 

A Country I Would Like To Visit: Canada

Toronto, Canada

If I had the chance to choose any place to visit, probably I would select a place similar to Chile, I mean, a place where the weather its not so warm and not so cold, where you have the possibility to visit interesting places, and of course a place with a good level of security. Having all these conditions, If I had the opportunity I would travel to Canada. Why choose Canada? Well, as its known, Canada its a wide country located in North America, near USA. Its a place where the weather its most of times really cold, because of the closeness with the Artic. In Canada, most of people speak english, and a few speak french. Something really important to know, before going to Canada, is related to what you can do once there. Most places to go, are National Parks, where you may enjoy and join the nature during some time and  learn about the different ecosystems that live inside those places. Another interesting topic about Canada is its old arquitecture crashing in a really good way, with the current one. About transport, in Canada, there is a giant line of trains running around  most of the important cities, furthermore, inside each city, there is a complicated system of trams, whose main objetive is transportation of people but also its a good way to improve the tourism.

The Niagara´s Falls

Tram System

If you ask me, I would live there because of the beautiful landscapes you are able to admire. Another important thing is the high security; you can walk quietly on the streets, without being with the worry about someone who could bother you, so you can have a lifestyle really good and in peace.
In the future, certainly I will go there.

Unit 11, Activity 3: "Getting Around London"

Requirements to hire a bike in London

You may hire the "Santander Cycles bike system" at the Docking Station Terminal with a bank card or just using the official phone app.
You may use this system for free, just the first 30 minutes, if you don´t, you will be charged with 2 pounds by each 30 minutes since that moment.
There are more benefits for Santander users, so you can pay less money for a longer time riding a bike.
If you get back any bike in bad conditions, you will be charged with 300 pounds.
Finally, if you take care of the bikes, you will not have any problem, and just enjoy sigthseeing London on your bike.

What is Oyster?

Oyster is a smart card which you can use for things like pay the Bus, the Tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Emirates Air Line, River services, among others.
In a nutshell, is a card similar to our BIP card, but with the difference that you may use it for much more things that BIP card.

Is there a train system?

If you go to London, you may find the London Overground, a big mix of lines that go around the country

There are six London Overground routes that, together, form an outer London orbital network:

• Richmond/Clapham Junction to Stratford

• Watford Junction to Euston

• Gospel Oak to Barking

• Highbury & Islington to West Croydon/Clapham Junction

• Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt (via Seven Sisters) and Chingford

• Romford to Upminster