Friday, March 27, 2009

Santiago, Chile ! ! ! (By: Mary)

Look how far we've come!!! That picture was from the flight to Dublin (Before I barfed all over the aisle)

Soooo, as you know, right now, we are in Santiago, Chile! It is like the whole city is "city looking," there isnt a neighboorhood that we've been to yet without feeling like we're in a huge city. (You're probably thinking, "Of course it all looks like a big city, You're in a big city!")

We have met some people from the VE Global organization. We will be here for about 3 more weeks working at a school on the other side of town, with 4 and 5 year olds who have learning disabilities.

I, for the first time, am trying to arrange one part of the trip. I picked the Amazon. It's HUGE! To have to find a hotel, where the hotel should be, well, there aren't many options for the Amazon River. But, it's hard work!

A few blocks down the road, we found a American sports bar/restaurant so Chase and Dad are watching March Madness. (Also, they have the BEST mexican food!)

Chase is taking Driver's Ed Online. I don't know if I should be excited about that or not, but at least Mom will make him drive me around everywhere. =)

I am having alot of fun speaking Spanish and being able to communicate with foreign people. I don't conjugate all the verbs but they get the idea.

Well done. You guys have been very good lately with your commenting. =) Keep it Up!!!

4 comments:

montyo said...

Hilarious and colorful. What a lovely writer you are, Mary. Now, I'm following your adventure since your mom caught me up. I look forward to more posts. And be careful driving with Chase.
Love,
Monty

cesar said...

Dear Mary:
Cumpleaños feliz!
Cumpleaños feeeeeliz!
Te deseaaaaamos todooooos
Cumpleaños felizzzz!
Yeah!
Desde Sevilla te deseamos muchas felicidades para el viaje más hermoso: la vida!
Un beso fuerte de la familia Correa

jodi said...

Hey Mary and co. Glad to hear each stop is exciting and challenging. We are learning a lot about geography through your travels. Wish you all could make another stop in Liechtenstein. We have a new lab puppy (Jessie) and she's even more fun than Kevin's moped. love to all ,Jodi and the boys

cook4seasons said...

Hey Mar,
I wondered where you went, you've been so quiet lately:) Everything sounds terrific as always. And I can't wait to hear about the Amazon - wow. Plus, the kids who will receive your offerings are so fortunate. I just hope they get your jokes!
We just got back from spring training in Arizona - no Omar, but a bunch of good new pitchers.
And school has started for me which is exciting when you're older:) Can't wait to test some of my new skills on you.
Enjoy these precious weeks left. Love you oodles. K, J, E and E