Mi familia!

Chile is getting closer and closer and actually starting to feel real! I just got information on the family I will be living with. I'll be living in Vina del Mar with the Ordenes. I have two host brothers... Nicolas (16) and Felipe (23) who are both students plus a host mom (Ana Maria) and dad (Guillermo). Crazy to think I'll be meeting them in two weeks! Still NO word on the visa...defiantly starting to get worried. We've called the consulate and e mailed them and they have not responded at all. I'm not sure what will happen if I can't get my visa on time...they even have my passport so there is no way I can leave for Chile with out flying to CA first. BLAH. Oh well, I'm sure it will work itself out. Hope everyone is having a Happy Holiday! Adios for now!

Less Than a Month!

Hey all!
So I leave in a little less than a month and am excited/very nervous! The visa process is crazy and I'm crossing my fingers that I get it on time...I have to fly to LA over break to pick it up. Right now Chile is just an image in my mind I really have no idea what to expect. For those of you who don't know, I will be taking an intensive class over Jan. and will get to travel for most of Feb. A couple of friends and I are planning on going to Patagonia and backpacking for a couple of weeks. We're also hoping to spend some time in Buenos Aires (Argentina) , and of course, enjoy time on the beach. When I come back at the end of Feb. I will be starting classes at the Catholic university in Valparaiso, Chile. I will be living in a host home with a family in either Valparaiso or Vina del Mar. Both cities are right on the coast. I will be in class until July 14(ish) and then will be comming home and hopefully finding a job for a few weeks! I will try to keep this updated every week or so...but right now I better get back to focusing on finals!
Adios!