No real news

Finally had a good night's sleep last night. Probably aided by the fact I went on a 6 or so mile walk yesterday. No siesta.

Today was quiet. Went to class. Took care of a couple minor errands. Chatted with people from the residence.

Am working out plans, with someone else from the residence, to go to Chile in a couple weeks, and for Brasil in about four weeks. Both will be separate weekend trips.

Also am wanting to plan a short trip to Uruguay -- maybe this weekend or next. It's only an hour boat ride from BA.

Called my old roommate a little while ago, and one of the cats was singing. My eyes teared up. I miss the cats, and I really miss her. She says the house is quiet is without me, and that she's finally had to start turning on the heat. It's about 40 or so degrees there (according to another friend's email). It will be about 40 degrees here, in a month or so. However, the difference is 40 degrees Farenheit versus 40 degrees Celsius. Whereas everyone I know in Seattle will be wearing as heavy clothes as they own, I will be wearing as little as decently possible.