And so it began

Hello everyone,

Welcome to my blog. I arrived safe and sound to Chile. After three days of a turbulent orientation in Olmue, (we talked, rode horses, went hiking, and had dance lessons) the group of 19 students rode the bus the Vina del Mar to meet the host families. I am living with Papa Ricardo and Mama Rosy in an apartment on Nueva Marina. They are absolutely precious. From the apartment on the 11th floor, I can see the amazing ocean. Tonight, I saw the sky, ocean and our apartment turn pink from the sunset. For those of you who don't know, the sound of a crashing wavea is a beautiful sound.

I'm extremely excited for my time here. It will be over before it began. I'm excited to learn from their culture, as well as perfect my spanish listening and speaking skills. I truly am living in Valley Paradise.

XOXO... Katie