Newsletter 2 (27 june 2002)

Hi you english speaking friends,

Here's an update from me, while sitting in the cold of the south of Chili. The last thing i told you about was about the 2nd time i was in Quito i think, so from there i start: In quito i had to take care of a few things, like picking up a package of handrolling tabacco, rearranging my flight to Santiago and so on. Spend most of my time with 2 german girls (eh... women i should say, sorry girls) and 1 swiss. We have been around for a couple of weeks and spend nice time in Quito as well as in Canoa (for the 3d time). After Quito I decided to spend my last Ecuadorian week in Canoa again, with the company of 2 dutch (Erik and Jiska). Again it was good. One day later the 2 german girls showed up as well. Finally found someone with a good guitar (thanks again René) and played untill my fingers hurt. Lots of beach, beer and good times again. Back to Quito for my last two days there. Celebrated Kerstin's birtday and said goodbye to Carola, Anja and Kerstin, which was hard, since we had spend quite a bit of time together. Hopefully we'll see eachother again one day. After Kerstin had dropped me at the airport of quito I flew to Santiago (at least, that's what i thought, but since it was very foggy there, we had to wait for 3 hours on an Argentinian airport before we could land in Santiago). Found a hastal there and met a lot of new travellers there. Spend the days there with watching soccer, drinking (beer and coffee mainly), going out, talking to Etienne (USA spanish student), some french guys and this southafrican couple (Emma and Dewald). After a few days there i decided to go with them (Emma and Dewald that is) to go south (Pucon to be exact). That's where i am now. Tonight we're gonna see (and feel) some hot springs and tomorrow back to Santiago again. Life here is relaxing and quiet. Good for a few days though, especially after the polluted big city of Santiago. So, now you guys know about me again. If anyone of you hasn't received the first newsletter and you want it: just ask and i'll send a copy.

Hey have a nice summer (or winter if you're on the southern hemisphere) and see ya all around,
Jan.