Hello from Chile!!
I am sitting at an internet cafe sipping some delicious melon juice while basking in the sun. Could life be any better? Chile is stunning. I am officially in love. I realize that I said that about New Zealand as well, but Chile has officially stolen my heart, and it is only our second day. The water is very chilly (pun intended).
We did some safety exercises yesterday that involved swimming. Lets just say it was a shock to the system. There is a smoking volcano in the distance. How cool is that? You can actually see the smoke! I really hope that we get to climb it.
Everyone seems to be settling great. We are all excited for school to start up again, and to really get back into paddling. One of the coolest and hardest things about being in Chile is that few people speak english! I have to say, I am a bit intimidated, but excited to learn!
Now Alex Shallhorn and I are going to go explore a little town we took the bus to. Keep checking for more updates! I promise I will have pictures for the next one!
Stay warm back in the states!!!
-Tracy
