The logistics company told us that we would get a call at 6:30 a.m. if the plane could leave and if not we were to meet at 10 a.m. for an update ... I woke up at 7:15.... no call. Just left the 10 a.m. meeting. Patriot hills were were are landing is getting snow. The plane cannot land on the ice runway until the snow is removed. We were told that because of the bad weather at Patriot Hills we are to meet again Thursday at 1 p.m. for an update. YIKES. Mark and I are making lots of friends from around the world and remaining positive. We decided to rent a driver and a 10 passenger van and go explore Chile. We are leaving for Torres De Pine -- the national park -- in an hour. We are going to see some Pinguen colonies, glaciers and lakes. We will stay at a hostel at that park (6 hour drive each way) and return tomorrow. No one speaks spanish so it is an adventure. Our hope is that we fly out on Thursday or Friday.
On other news, last night a group of us went out to dinner and heard some english speaking people (very rare event). We started talking to the guys they are two pilots from Seattle who quit their jobs to ride motorcycles across South America. They are both around 27 years old. One of the two has enlisted in the Airforce and is going to boot camp in January. Spent some time hanging out with them last night and learning about their travels.
Okay, have to pack an overnight bag for the trip. More later....
