Hi!!! I arrived in Santiago last night around 9. I got off the plane, went through security and immediately started scanning the hundreds of people for my friend Julia. Julia is area director for Young Life in Santiago! I finally saw her and ran towards her! It was so comforting to see a familiar face (we met on my week long trip last March). Especially after bring a single traveler all day and entering a country where I don't know the language well! She took me to one of her YL girl's house and we spent the night! I loved Nicol and Angelica... Two of her YL girls! She asked if I was hungry and had one of Nicol's brother go but some pasta! Turns out it was "blue box Mac and cheese"! It was so good, just my grandmother makes it :) It was the perfect piece of home :)
Today we've been running around hanging out with some of get Young Life girls! Contact work at its finest! Julia is a great translator for me... But I hope I pick up on more Spanish soon!! Tonight a YL girl's mom is hosting a dinner party for us, Julia's campaigners Bible study group, and a few other American friends. We're having been Dominican soup!!
Just a little bit on my first day, I go to Pico Escondido tomorrow night, so hopefully during the day tomorrow we'll see a little bit more of the city! Can't wait to tell more about life here soon!!
Love, Ali
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