The D.I.E. model is a very useful way to analyze situations, and in our case, cultural ones. We've experienced a lot so far in Chile, and sometimes when traveling we learn the most by reflecting back on our situations in a critical way.
One situation I personally think I learned a lot from was when we went to the beach.
D: Description - On New Years Day, Missi, Riley, and I decided to go to the beach. It was INSANELY crowded. We found a spot where there was a lot less people and set up our things decently far back. Soon though, the waves became much bigger and completely drenched our things, ruining our snacks, and causing us to walk home in wet clothes without a dry towel to dry off with.
I: Interpretation - Obviously, to us, this was not a pleasant experience. We were uncomfortable and discouraged at first, although looking back it must have been pretty funny. I'm sure the people involved thought it was hilarious, and most likely thought we were very dumb.
E: Evaluation - I think there are a few things that can be deducted from this experience. Most importantly though, I think we learned to pay closer attention to our environment and what the locals are doing. If its a holiday and there's an empty spot on the beach, there is probably a reason why. I think from this experience, we will become more observant in the future.
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