San Alfonso del Mar

Hello all my little Amigos and Amigas,
I just got back from spending the weekend with my new host family in San Alfonso del Mar. It was beautiful, and a really relaxing time, as it's easily 15 degrees warmer on the coast. We are all getting along really well--I feel really accepted and comfortable. If it's any indication, they were comfortable enough to blast Duran Duran all the way there, whilst singing along. I think it really dawned on me in the middle of "Hungry like a Wolf", which always reminds me of Siegfried and Roy. Shame about the tiger.
The family, you ask? Well, the father's name is Rodrigo, and the son is named after him, however we all call him Yoyi (Joe-gee). He is only 9. The mother is Carmen Gloria, and their daughter is named after her as well, however she's 17 and her nickname is Pochi. Yoyi is very funny and silly, making up new voices all the time and talking about bodily functions. Pochi is more reserved and very into 'post-hardcore rock'. Interpret this as you will. Trust me, it makes me feel old too. The place we stayed at was beautiful, and we got to walk on the beach and lay in hammocks. They're a pretty relaxed family, and like to chat and lounge and play a videogame every once in a while.
I realized that from Santiago, the coast is only a little over an hour away, and it really reminds me of the French riviera (think Casis). There are tiny towns perched on cliffs and fresh seafood everywhere. I can't wait to see what all of this is like in the summer!
Right now, I'm pretty cold, it's about 45 degrees in the house, and I realized that you pretty much just have to wear your jacket at all times. My host family quite generously lent me a portable gas stove so that I can heat the third floor where my pieza, or room, is. I hope to write often, and am enjoying your comments, keep them coming, my little friends!!