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Well I left Chilean Patagonia a little over two weeks ago, and it’s incredible how far away it feels already. (And not just spatially far away, although yes it is quite far at almost 6,000 miles.) Being back in the Boston … Continue reading →

I have to say that working on the greenhouse and composter at the school has been one of the most meaningful and healing activities I’ve done all year here in Futaleufú. I love it – turning organic things into other organic things, … Continue reading →

There was a great exhibit of student artwork in the school recently, featuring drawings that voice opinions on supposed plans to mine for gold, silver, copper and other minerals under the nearby El Espolón River. Below is a sample of my favorite drawings. The … Continue reading →

I’ve been back from winter vacation for just over a month now, and weather is starting to get a lot more pleasant here in Futaleufú. Less rain, more sun. Less cold, more warmth. At the same time, my classes are … Continue reading →

Part of my responsibilities as the volunteer English teacher in Futaleufú is working with high schoolers and adults. This is the first time I have had much experience working with kids older than twelve, at least since high school I … Continue reading →

I have made several trips away from Futaleufú in the two and a half months I have lived here so far. Once to Palena for a meeting of the regional English Network (and what an interesting time Phoebe and I … Continue reading →

Some of my English classes go super easy and are super fun for both the students and the teacher. Others classes still completely elude me after two months teaching! What works: I love working with the 1st and 2nd graders. They … Continue reading →

I make fast friends wherever I go in Chile. In any town, I find that there are happy little faces with wet noses who are eager to play and get to know me. In Santiago there are many street dogs. … Continue reading →

“This is nothing like it’s going to be living here,” Phoebe tells us. This past weekend the two other teachers Kristin and Matt, Phoebe, and I spent most of our time at Futafest, a worldwide kayak and rafting competition held … Continue reading →

One thing I can say about my time in Chile is that I have done a lot of waiting. I think I’m getting good at it even. About 45 minutes in the immigration line, twice (I hadn’t paid the tax … Continue reading →