International Trip Plans - 2009

So since 2007 when I realized that I actually like to travel internationally I was happy that I got to do London, Barcelona, and Paris. For 2008, I got to do a last minute trip to London with my guy friends and so I guess I got to keep my promise. Anyway, you can imagine how excited I was when I actually bid for a class to go with school on an international trip. So my first pick was South Africa but I didn't get that choice. I found out that there was a spot for South America and I took it. So basically I get to go to Rio de Janeiro - Brazil, Santiago - Chile, and I am trying to squeeze in Buenos Aires - Argentina (well Spanish would have been nice here now wouldn't it?). What makes it more fun is that I was able to use my AMEX points to pay for my trip so basically I get to go for free.. I am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited :). I've spent the last week actually reading up on these places so that I can figure out the MUST sees. Oh yeah and since we have to do something project related, I chose one of the soccer clubs in Brazil, (not sure if its a popular club but would be cool to meet some possibly popular players as well. We'll see.... I am really excited maybe that explains part of the reasons the Brazilian songs are on rotation in my car.