lets try this again

. Ok, so I admit, Im not too good at updating this blog. In my defence I was busy last year finishing my degree while in chile. This meant typing alot and alot of email which left me with little time or want for more computer time. Im sorry though, and am happy to try and keep up to date this time.
I have arrived four days ago in Santiago, where my friend im made from last year, Bastie, picked me up at the airport and took me back to his apartment. This was much nicer then last years crazy experience of taxies, buses, and trains to get to Chillan. However,I was not allowed by Copa airlines to bring my trusty kayak. This was my first time with an airline that strait up refused me bringing a kayak. After being devastated I and others, mainly my super cool mom worked on other options on trying to get me a kayak. Turns out my old and new contacts Jared S. and Ian G. had a line on an Pyrana Everest for me in pucon.
While in Santiago I have borrowed some boats for some of the sweet runs around, but am headed to Curacao, and then Pucon for the steeps. Before I leave Santiago though I was hoping to hop on the Rio Yeso, Colorodo, Upper Maipo, and Maipocho. But, this all depends on if I can secure a creek boat those days. Otherwise, vamose to the south.
I should have some pictures soon. For now im still transitioning though. So till next time, CHOW!

Ps. thanks to Patty, Tom, Meghan, and my other friends who have been taking time out of there days to help me here. with out you, I can not imagine doing this. You allow my dreams to come to fruition. Bungunalow, thanks from all of my heart