I actually have no news, but made you look, didn´t I?
I am still stuck in Puerto Montt, we gave up our seats to people who have family in Santiago so we are stuck here indefinitely. What a strange time to be living in. This town is really dangerous so we are not really supposed to leave our hotel, especially at night. I have been watching lots of bad television, but it is either dubbed or has subtitles, so I am considering it homework.
Today I gave blood and the needle was the largest thing I have ever seen. I´m not really scared of needles, but this thing was massive. It was like they stuck a straw in my arm, I got pretty sick having it in there, but it sure got my blood flowing. It took less than 6 minutes to fill my blood bag.
Also the phlebotomist (I believe that is the correct term) said he has never seen such white skin and that I am a dream to prick because my veins are so easy to see. I feel strangely honored. It was a pretty hilarious experience being asked all the blood donation questions in Spanish, but really sweet. Everyone was so happy we were there, we definitely stick out here, and hear the word gringo quite a bit.
It´s amazing how kind people have been to me here. I am amazed at their gracious attitude and behavior towards me and that the waitstaff remembers my name, Hannah Montana. It is also really interesting and a bit scary to be here because it is so chaotic. I don´t think it compares to New Orleans, but that is what I reminded of when I see videos and also some of the things I have witnessed on the streets. I assure you that I am safe, but I wish everyone else in this town was as well.
I will probably continue to be bored here, so if anyone wants to update me on their life, ask questions, or just amuse me with their college essays I would be more than happy to read them. In fact, I would be ecstatic.
Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers, I really appreciate it.
Apologies for misprints, I am a mess without spellcheck.
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