We are in Chiaten and are ok. We have a lot of things to communicate but internet access is very limited. Currently we are borrowing a laptop from some American scientists here in Chaiten studying the natural recovery from the volcano. Other than that there are no internet cafes so I can't get too chatty. We did make it into Chochamo hiking which was great. Some of the dirt roads are very challenging which is too bad as the scenery is fantastic. When the roads are rough you have to have your eyes glued to the road. I have so much to relate but do not want to over extend our welcome here in this apartment. Hopefully we will have more time on the internet somewhere else. We feel very safe here for anyone who is worried. It is becoming more and more remote. The recent volcanic activity is nowhere near here although Chiaten was heavily damaged from a volcanic eruption with many empty houses and buildings. The volcano is very close by. We are planning on heading further south tomorrow. Again I have much more to communicate but can't use any more time here.
Tom
