AUTHOR: Nancy TITLE: Santiago, Chile Airport DATE: 3/15/2010 02:51:00 PM ----- BODY:
Hi all,
You wouldn't think an airport would be all that interesting, but the Santiago airport is. Due to the earthquake, we checked in through a huge white tent outside. There was nothing special for Business Class, we all just stood in line in the heat and it was first come, first served. Everything was very efficient and then we were ushered in to the airport which has no air conditioning or special amenities. It's about 90 degrees and of course none of the few cafes have ice, so everything is either lukewarm or hot! It's a good thing I splurged on an ice cream before I came.

Although I vowed to take a vacation, I've still been talking stoves and found that Southern Chile has areas of need for our little Ecocina. My contact person also says that the Chilean Rotarians are very active and will certainly help. The new government may also be amenable to starting a program. All good news!

In the meantime, I have heard that the government of Mexico is also interested in our project, so if any of you are Rotarians in a Pilot District, we'd love to connect with you as our local Rotary district has money to contribute as soon as we have a Pilot District to use as our conduit for funds.

Keep the faith! This project is going up like a rocket!!!!

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----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:Blogger Unknown DATE:Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:57:00 AM Good morning,

Loved the articles on the journey, especially Peru as it brought back such wonderful memories.

I have contacted Nancy Hughes regarding our interest on working on a MG with her club on a stove project. We are in a Pilot District in Guanajuato Mexico and would love to hear from you.

Best Regards

John Doherty
Rotary Club of San Miguel de Allende Midday ----- --------