Ok, this must be short and to the point, for Aaron and our peers are waiting for me amidst muchas cervecas, but...¡CHILE has exceeded expectations so far! We are taking Spanish classes in Santiago. Our classes full of learning, great teachers, fantastic new friends and the best homestay in the world. We are staying in the Provedencia neighborhood of Santiago, and our homestay is a true dream. She speaks English (whew), Spanish and French. So, I am brushing up on the little French I learned in high school, plus we have a private tutor for our Spanish homework. Her boyfriend is a famous Chilean sculptor and he uses recycled materials to create brilliance. ¡Plus! they go to their "farm" for every long weekend. Meaning, we have our own departimento in Santiago for 4 days each week.
It is amazingly difficult to learn a new language. I had a bad day in class today-- a bit tired, a bit frustrated, and I am lagging behind my peers. But, no need to worry I will study tonight (after the party with classmates) and will catch up (keep your fingers crossed for me!)
Ok...I am being happily summoned away from the internet cafe! More soon...please leave comments if you are checking here, for I am not sure if I should send out emails or just post on the blog!
We love and miss you!
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Disclaimer: Please forget that I am a native English speaker for the time being. I am trying to forget the English language and to learn and speak only Spanish while in Sur de la America...So, please overlook the typos, the incorrect grammar, the crazy puncuation marks, etc. for the next 7 weeks. Muchas gracias!
Kerri & Aaron
SO great to hear from you. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time and learning Espanol.
We are heading out tomorrow to start our 2 week adventure to the coastal Carolina's...not quite as far south as you have travelled but far enough nonetheless...(at least we are staying in the same temerate zone and hemisphere)
Keep on keeping on and post often
Lots of Love
M.Lee & Craig (by Proxy)
I meant to type "temperate" zone in the comment above...
I guess you have a spanish keyboard down there....I don't have the upside down exclamation symbol!
Drink a cervezas for me (or 2 or 3 or 4 or.....)
Later
¡hola!
yes, the keyboards here are tough to get used to...but I am managing obviously. I will have a great pisco sour for you tonight. Please keep the posts coming and I will do the same!
Love and misses!
Hello K&A - Well what is new with you two since we talked? Kerri is the spanish coming along any easier? have you been snowboarding yet? Have you heard from Scott since you have been gone? he has some big news!!!! but i will let him tell you.
We may have a buggin' trip right here in our own backyard next week - Assateague. should find out by the end of the day if it is going to happen or not.
Hope you are having fun and learning lots.
Hugs to both....keep in touch!
Love
Mom
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