How fortunate I am to have friends here on the ground in Chile. Without them, I wouldn't have a home to stay in (instead of a hotel), nor a ride from the bus terminal with 6 bags, nor an apartment found and rented for next week that will be our new home (address forthcoming). Gracias Carolina, Monica, Fernando y Mono!! Because of all of this, we are going to take care of paperwork on Monday, securing our national ID # and visa registration (which will allow me to buy a car at the end of the month), and take off for the hills to enjoy the mountain air, thermal hot baths and pools, and horseback riding with the kids before Dave has to return to the grind.  Check it out!  http://www.suizandina.com/