Final Destination

I have arrived at last! After 3 days sitting on various planes and in various airports and buses, we have finaly arrived in Asuncion Paraguay.
It is always interesting to me when you see people in the airport and on your plane wearing masks, but when I boarded, there were not a few peop0le, it was everybody. Soon, we would join them and put on our mask to protect us from what excatly? When we were preparing to land, we found out that it was 17· celcius or about 50· farenheit and it was raining! Welcome home! We got off our flight and after going through customs and immagration , we excited and breathed in clean, FRESH O2 for the firt time in days. It was certainly a pleasure, even the showers (though cold) could not beat the taste of good old air :) Sorry in advance for any spelling. I am in an internet cafe and the keys are sticky ;( çp.s the paraguayan keyboard is so different! I did not think there were going to be different.
Peace & Love
Vivian

Santiago, Chile

Hola Familia,

I have come halfway. Sitting here in the Chilean airport, it hits that I am here. I am going on this adventure; for real. Getting on the flight from Miami to Santiago (Chile) I was instantly amazed not only at the size of the plane but at the personal , adjustable TV's, the remote controls, big, roomy seats and did I mention all of the AFS students around me?? There are about 20 other AFS - USA people going to 10 different areas of Paraguay. After a couple of movies and airline meals, we were all ready to disembark in Chile. Now here, we spend our time reading, trying to find where our gate is and various other airport activities. In just a few hours though, we will all arrive in what is to be our new home. It is exciting and scary, but mostly overwhelming. Love you all and keep in touch!

Peace & Love,

Vivian