Yo he llegado (I have arrived) en Chile!!!

Just letting you all know I'm here safe and sound! There are lots of cool people in my group from all over the US and everyone is having fun getting to know each other. Nothing too interesting to report yet because I've been doing orientation activities all day and they will continue into tomorrow. Although, we were introduced to a group of chilean students this evening who attend our university and work with USAC, the study abroad organization, to plan trips and volunteer work with foreign students. They also plan conversation hours between spanish and english speaking students so that everyone can practice with each other. Needless to say, I'm all over that- already signed up and everythang! AND, I will be meeting and going home with my host family tomorrow night so expect an update (and by request, PICTURES) soon! No promises on how soon since I don't know what the internet situation is at my host family's house but keep your eyes peeled for my next update.

Oh, the suspense :P