I finally managed to snap some pictures of where I am living:

The door in my room that goes out to the patio area. See that glowing orange thing? That is what heats my room…

The living area. Very simple, includes a piano. There’s a set of stairs to the right that lead to Susana’s room and the room of her daughter, Ana
In addition, I learned how to use the bus to get to my university. It is a fifteen minute ride on a very, very, jam-packed bus, otherwise it is a forty minute walk.
The Universidad Católica del Uruguay is much bigger than I imagined, and certainly a lot nicer, too. The inside reminds me a lot of what some of the older buildings at Western look like, but the entire university is contained in one large, three-story building with a few newer additional buildings. It also has its own chapel and I was able to peek inside while they were having a daily mass. There’s also a really nice library, outdoor patio area, bookstore, a place for students to relax along with a ping-pong table, and a cafeteria to have lunch or purchase something to eat.
Orientation for the international students begins tomorrow, so I am excited to begin acquainting myself more with the university as well as other students.
Chao chao!
Mom and Dad are so proud of your sense of adventure!! Have fun and be safe. Love you lots