Hello Staranger

From: Mike G
Date: Aug 28, 2007 9:00 AM
Subject: Hello Staranger
To: Jack

what do you say thier Bill bo bo bo jo jangley dooo... how is the deep ol south, first off you have to tell me if their any good ol boys their, you know you kind of folks (hillbills).  i took alook at your web site and you are taking some phantastic pictures. i did not know you had it in you.  any way s all is well around these parts just playin the banjar, bullin and eatin sandwhiches.  when you coming back or have you found a lady to keep you in the southern hemisphere for a while. alright buddy. Mike G

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Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:42:06 -0400
From: Jack
To: Mike G
Subject: Re: yeeehawwwww

billy bo banjer...'i thought you had a real job...not a turd job."

it is definitely wild down here.  folks are poor for the most part.  not many people own cars so transportation gets creative, tons of bikes, horses, motorcyle contraptions, lots of buses, etc...  people live in shanty shacks out in theh country made of mud, straw.  they get by and seems to be fairly happy doing it. 

i've done a lot of cool things, but one that stands out is this:  my host moom cecilicia took  me to a spiritual service at night on a remote hilltop overlooking the city.  probably about 15 people there.  it was a steep hike in the dark to an overlook with all the stars out.  they all started praying in spanish and getting louder and louder for several minutes.  afterward they were saying "look, look at the angels over there!"  and asking me if I could see the angels.  then we got in groups of 4 and held hands and prayed some more.  after the service i wanted to hike a short distance to the summit for a 360 view.  they said it was too dangerous because that spot was reserved for god and angels at night, but i could come back during the day and go there. 

my host mom isn't crazy religious every day just on friday nights. 

as far as the chicas, i'm with the only other american in town, emily, a cute girl from texas.  also a volunteer.  the language thing makes it difficult to talk with the locals at depth.  chileans are definitely beautiful.  i'm learning more spanish everyday though.  i'll have another month here after emily leaves so i'll have some time to practice my spanish!  i'm getting ready to travel with her for the next two weeks on a freestyle trip to the north along the coast and into the atacama desert.  it will be awesome, look for pics in the next few weeks.

well enjoy summer and poo bags and rowdy kids! 

chau from the southern hemisphere,

jack

On 7/10/07, Mike G wrote:

Word up there bill bo bully alot. good to here from yous. hope you are keppin it jiggy down the the deep south. , All good here i mean for what it can be it bein summer and all. could definitely use your help and support. so what is the coolest thing you ahave done and the chicas? any ways all good here in the ville, summer time fun. playin alot of banjos and fiddle music, ridding my bike and dancing. get ho,me soon we miss you MIke G

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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:12:55 -0400
From: Jack
To: Mike
Subject: bully

whats going on there at suws terd burger?  is it crazy yet? 

 

i´m having a swell time here in south america.  i´ll tell you all about it soon.

 

 

jack