Besos y Lagrimas

The new episode of SNL featured the third installment in the Latin soap opera spoof "Besos y Lagrimas" with JLo (the first was with Antonio and the second was with Christina Aguilera). You can watch it on the Global website here), it's funny because it's true!

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I had to put it up because little cp is feeling super nostalgic. And now how about a clip from the 1981 Chilean telenovela La Madrasta (click to view), which features a priest and a woman in a silk robe having a discussion with a man with a mustache. By contrast, here is a clip from the recent Chilean telenovela Cuenta Conmigo (please note the disturbing lack of mustaches):

p.s. both of these shows are produced and shown by Canal 13 in Chile
p.p.s. Our hearts and thoughts go out to our Chilean friends during this difficult quake time. We are so thankful that our loved ones are safe and hope for the best for everyone in little cp's adopted country!

Chickens! Concert Series - little cp Edition (#1 - #3): Musica en la Bolivia

Little cp has taken to attending various concerts at the Estadio Ramon Tahuichi Aguilera in Santa Cruz. It's an open air stadium, suitable for football matches and other things. Turns out she's been able to witness some of the who's who of well-known and influential South American artists. Lets have a look...

April 30: Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
-part of the Satanico Pop Tour 2009, El Tour del Regreso (comeback tour)
-one of the most influential bands of the Latin rock world. They've been around since 1985 and released some 15 albums until 2001 when they took a break. They got back together in 2008 and are currently promoting their most recent album, La Luz del Ritmo ("The Light of Rhythm").
-little cp's impressions: good times, danced it up all night long
-also, had a crazy beer called Paceña (brewed with pure Andean mountain water)

April 24: Bruno & Marrone
-They are some of the most popular Brazilian artists of modern sertaneja (a genre of Brazilian country music). They produced their debut albumin 1995 and have been producing at least one record a year until 2006.
-little cp's impressions: had fun, slower music but danced it up all the same

May 13: Franco de Vita
-the Simplemente La Verdad album tour 2009
-Latin pop artist. Born in Venezuela to Italian immigrant parents in 1954. Released his first album in 1984 and has since released many Spanish albums and has also recorded in Italian and Portuguese.
-super awesome concert...that's all I got
Update: -crowd was hilarious! Everyone was screaming like little girls...even the Moms :)

Little CP's a drivin' fool

Hurray! You're a driver-bean!
(I've been saving this comic for you! Click the comic to embiggen).

And now Some Handy Tips for Driving in Chile:

-Right-hand turns are prohibited at red lights unless otherwise posted.
-Major roads are generally in good condition throughout the country, but there are a lot of tolls so have cash to pay them. Some secondary roads may be poorly maintained and may be Rossland-esque in the mountains.
-If the air quality is bad in Santiago, you may not be permitted to drive your car in the city. The government selects numbers corresponding to the last digit of your license plate the day before those numbers will be subject to restrictions. Also, in Santiago, certain major arteries switch directions during morning and evening rush hours.
-Aggressive and inconsiderate driving is common throughout Chile (buses especially are jerks). Especially when changing lanes and merging because drivers rarely signal or yield in these scenarios.
-It's a good idea to drive with the car doors locked (because of thieves and such).
-You should have an international driver’s permit in order to drive in Chile (ICBC also has info). Although car rental firms may rent to customers with only a regular driver’s license, the police fine foreigners for driving without a valid international permit.
-The public bus and subway system was significantly overhauled recently. If you're going to be in Santiago, you should purchase a “BIP” card, a prepaid ticket required for public buses (this handy blog tells about it and a bunch of other stuffs).

p.s. KP is also a soon to be drivin' fool. Happy 16th Birthday!