Just call me Mountain Maddie

Megan, Erin and I left Fray Jorge for Santiago on August 6th to take Erin to the airport. That's right, Erin has returned to the US and a life of regular showers, shaved legs and internet! We are going to miss her so much, but we had a very fun last night in the park with her. Unfortunately Santiago was not as fun as we thought it would be. The city was so overwhelming, and having to drive a truck in that city did not make the experience any more pleasant. But I decided pretty quickly that I preferred Fray Jorge and pretty much wanting to get back to the park and Juan ASAP. My parents are afraid I will want to live in the mountains with only dogs now. Not to be a downer but the energy, massive crowds and intense noise was just to much for me to handle and made me appreciate the peace and quiet in FJ. Plus if I want solitude in the park I can just wander into the desert alone. Also, if you've driven with me you know I have a lead foot so driving in the city was miserable- and no one follows traffic laws. In FJ my only competition on the road is a fox or a rabbit- and the occasional tourist or guardaparque- so I have can drive however I want. One positive thing about Santiago is all the happy dogs!!! I am smiling just thinking of them.

Erin's last night party!

There was a surprise visitor when we returned to Juan's house in FJ- a little hummingbird named Little Jorge (or Little George). His wing was hurt so Katie took him in and they've been trying to nurse him back to health. He has to eat every couple hours and I told them that I do not want to take responsibility for an animal's life so I just look at him. He probably won't make it is a little sad. 

Katie feeding her George. The boys have been calling him her son. 

My assistant comes early Tuesday morning (I have to pick him up at 5am!) And then the real work begins.