The things I've learned so far...

I've been in Chile now for about 4 days and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the things I have learned.

The greeting from men to women is a kiss on the cheek...I'm glad I witnessed this during my 10 hour layover in the Santiago airport so that I knew the man at the grocery store I met while there with my brother wasn't just being forward.  Crisis averted.

Even though your total at the grocery store may seem absurd, don't have a heart attack, it's not as bad as it seems.

I live 2 blocks from the beach and Chile is the most earthquake prone country so naturally it's a Tsunami danger zone...but at least I know my way out.

Take two steps out of the city and this is what you see...

But if you turn around toward the coast you'll see this...

Grilling is mostly left to the men...much like in the United States.

And Arica produces some of the best sunsets...

Stay tuned for more insights...