Pleasant Surprise

Finding out that your university has a two week "study period" before midterms, during which time no classes are held, is pretty awesome. Realizing that this impromptu vacation coincidentally coincides with a visit from your boyfriend; now that takes the cake.

Pete and I had planned on hanging out in Buenos Aires during his visit, so I could attend all of my classes like the diligent student I am. Instead, we're heading off tonight for the western vineyards of Argentina, and then we're going to cross the border into Chile. Pete studied in Valparaiso during college, and he said I would love it. After that we're going to jet up to Northern Chile (and Bolivia) to see geysers, mountains, flamingos, and hot springs. Ain't life grand.