FIRST ENTRY FROM A NEW MEMBER (Adri) OF THIS AMAZING BLOG>>>> I can hardly figure out the Spanish directions to add an entry to this blog. I'm in great shape... I have a feeling that most of these entries will be about my awkward and strange times in new places. As I have already told some, I have already had some real jewel experiences. I almost missed my first flight down here(Chile that is). Upon arrival I was fed way too much, and the first two meals consisted of hot dogs + accoutrement. I was blessed recently at a small church gathering for about 5 minutes by the daughter of the pastor. I was uncomfortable already and this did not help. I am a smidge too tall to go unnoticed here, and my hair color does not help. It's "freezing" here, (with everyone in their winter coats) but in reality only 65degF. The view from the plane of the sun rising over the Andes was breathtaking and I hope I get to make some nieve turns at PORTILLO yo! My host mother lives about 5 minutes from the beach, her cooking is way better than the hotdog preview. Her daughter is 23 and plays her guitar and sings on the bus to earn some plata. I'm learning fast that classroom Spanish in the United States does not suffice when actually abroad. Yikes.