Got back from Santiago ok. We had a good time, ate lots of junk food, enjoyed being warmer : )
Early winter is still affecting lots of people with some 25,000 homeless or isolated due to flooding or snowfall.
We're thinking about going to Puerto Cisnes (north of Puerto Aysen on map) thursday. I'll let you know how it goes.
Latest news:
An english sailboat was "missing at sea" for over a week, they just found it safe and sound. They were holed up in the islands due to bad weather.
Rain gauge says we've received 40.64 inches of rain this year.

White earthquake?

Winter has arrived early this year. We still lack a month until it officialy arrives and already 56 people are confirmed dead or missing and presumed dead. We fear we are in for another "white earthquake" winter. This is the name they give for a disasterous winter.

Tomorrow we head to Santiago for a week and I won't be able to update until we return.

Looking out the front door of our house.

First snowfall in Puerto Aysen. Snow came about a month early this year.

Parking lot at "dead water". This is a larger photo of our local fishing port.

Snow line is dropping. When it reaches about half-way down this mountain it's on the ground in Coyhaique.

Yesterday there was a lot of violence on the road to Chacabuco. Several injured including a policeman (who is a member of our church) who received a broken arm. Some policeman were taken hostage but were later released during a prisoner exchange.

Shot of our local fishing port. Hundreds of fisherman are in town protesting against the government. This morning they've blocked the highway to the next town and were seen shooting at the police helicopter.

They say there are over a 1000 fishermen in town right now. Looks like they're spoiling for a fight.

The regional fisherman have just taken the bridge. After a week of unfruitful talks with the government things are beginning to heat up.

Heading home.

Kids waiting patiently (sort of) outside.

Some of the folks were VERY happy with what they found. This man (who is currently out of work with an anurism) shows off some nice clothes.

After they each received 2 bags of food each family was able to select some clothes.