This is the first year that I’m not going to be home for Christmas with my family, and I’m going to miss it. I wish I could see all of them, and I’d especially like to see my sister again now that she can walk, but it just isn’t in the cards. I know she reads this, so I want to say that I’m incredibly glad you’ll be back at UNC next semester, you’ve had an amazing attitude throughout this whole mess, and I love you. For those of you not in the know, my sister was involved in a drunken driving incident (she was an innocent bystander walking home) that gave her some serious injuries. It’s amazing what you take for granted until it’s almost taken away from you. So in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that my sister is alive and doing well, that the rest of my family is healthy, and that I’ve been given the incredible opportunity to live in Buenos Aires!
My roommate is going back home for Christmas, and I definitely don’t want to spend it alone in my apartment, so I’ve decided to do a bit of traveling over the holidays. I’ve got a couple options right now, but Chile with my friends Jo and Kelsey currently holds the top spot. We’d hit up a couple of beaches in southern Chile and just relax. A white Christmas, even if it’s white sand. We’ve even lucked out on one of the reciprocity fees down here, since Chile only charges the fee if you fly in. Buses it is!
With luck, I’ll even score free accomodation through MiniHostels. If anyone has tips for things to do around Valparaíso, I’d love to hear them! I’ll add some more updates on the itinerary as soon as it’s fleshed out.
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Fav sister I think not!!!! haha you have too many to just pick one!
Brother, I’ve just been catching up on all of your latest bloggings during my down time in OZ, and wanted to let you know that I really liked the love shout out to the family. I’ll be missing home during Christmas too:( It sounds like you are having the time of your life down there, and I really hope that at least someone in the family get’s to go down to see you so you can proudly share all that you’ve learned about the area. I love reading you blog because it always makes me feel like anything is possible, especially seeing all that you’ve accomplished. Just wanted to tell you that I miss you and that I’m amazed at all you’ve done while there!
Hopefully we can skype sometime soon!
love you broski,
carrie.
Hey Evan!!! i miss you so much too
today we are all at aunt terry’s and there has not been a dull moment, thats for sure haha forty people running around is very interesting. I ate so much probably enough for the two of us ha but i really enjoy reading your blog and have relayed it to a bunch of people to read including Mrs. Olrey. Guess what i am in a dance preformance and am the MC! too bad you are going to miss this one… sike! but i love you and cant wait to hear from you again, keep trying to convince mom and dad to let us come and visit!
lave ya
Courtney (your fav sister)
Hi Evan,
I will be visiting Buenos Aires over the new year, and I am looking for help in touring the city, as well as hopefully getting a couple of trips into Argentina outside of BA.
I’m a U.S. citizen from Indiana, and have never been outside the U.S./Canada. I found your blog online through the expat interviews web site.
I have bookmarked your blog, and see that you are looking for business opportunities. Well, I don’t speak any Spanish at all, so I’m trying to find help for my trip.
I’d like to hire you as a tour guide for a day or two whenever you are available, to show me what you know of Argentina. I will be in BA from 12/30/2008 through 1/8/2009. Please contact me if you are interested in doing this – the earlier in my trip the better.
Thanks,
Aaron
Pablo Nerudas Museum / old house is not to be missed
check the Chile link on mine for for more stuff to see and do