Off the Map Chile Adventure: Slowing Down

How lovely it is to sit in my dining room, drinking a cup of coffee feeling the warmth from the sun coming through a sunny window. Life is peaceful here. Slow. Nothing opens before 10 so there is really no reason to rush. We don’t worry about getting up and rushing to work or school in the morning; it is really a quite civilized way to live. I have a feeling we will be good retired people. It sure is a blessing to be able to slow down for a few months. We realize every day how very lucky we are to be having this adventure. It truly has been everything we could ever have hoped for.

Today Elijah and Achilles are off hiking a volcano. Ever since Achilles climbed Quetripullian Elijah has been aching to do it. He just does not see why an 8 year old cannot. So today Achilles decided to take him up. My back is in no shape for such a hard climb and I didn't want to slow them down so I have a day to myself which is also a bit of a treat! Elijah who is not an early riser, was so excited, that he was up at day break, dressed, teeth brushed ready to go. I made them lots of food and sent them on their way. I will report on their adventure next time I write.

We have decided to stay here in Pucon through the end of June. We are all doing so well here there seems no reason to move on. Elijah is still taking Spanish classes and playing futbol on the local Pucon team. Achilles and I have been taking tango lessons and believe it or not we are in a show this weekend! It is to celebrate the International Day of Dance. I could not be more excited. I am now in search of an appropriate tango show dress! This will be the first show Achilles and I have ever done together. It should be super fun!