Well it has been exactly 3 weeks since my last post... I will try not to be long winded on this one!
After Sofia agreed to try school we made our appointment for her test and our appt with the director of the school and paid all of the fees and purchased her uniforms and verdict is SHE LOVES SCHOOL, again. YEAH!! She went 1 week and has been off this week for holiday. She also started horse back riding lessons and she is doing great. She is currently learning to tell the horse to stop, go, turn left, and right. She is also learning to TRUST the horse by doing things like walking under the horse, riding backwards, and with out hands. At the end of her lessons her teacher, Maureen lets Joaquin ride with her for a few minutes. I think I see a horse in Sofia's future ;)
We also took another day trip to Santiago so that I could get my haircut and colored (this went very well) and to also go to a park festival. The festival was to honor Tuesday Sept. 18th as the first day that the government met. I would say that if one wanted to see history and tipical Chilean food,dress,rodeo, music and dance along with and few children's rides and great people watching this was a great place to go.
On Sunday the 16th I ran my first 15k. It felt great to complete it but I had knee pain starting at mile 4 and by then end could hardly walk... I am feeling much better now and look forward to start running on a regular basis soon.
On the housing front WE HAVE A HOUSE check out pictures at www.oliartsinchilephotos.shutterfly.com
Although we wont have our goods until late Nov. we are moving in next week. With the help of our new friends loaning us a few kitchen gadgets, bedding and the purchase of 2 mattresses, major appliances, a folding table and chairs we will be set for the next couple of months. It is amazing what one can get used to NOT having.
We also took a vacation to Pucon, Chile which is in the south, check out my upcoming blog for a few hilarious stories!
