Oh terrible. I arrived at the airport of Buenos Aires having heard from the taxi driver that there was an earthquake in Santiago, but did not think of anything big or a major emergency. However, after arriving and talking to LAN (the airlines) it seemed that this was a state of emergency. Already, they have found over dead and injured. The earthquake was about 8.8 with aftershocks of 6.6 and such. They say that Tsunamis may hit the coastlines and even Hawaii. I am lucky that I was here in Buenos Aires and hope that the people of Santiago are surviving and made it through the night. This will definitely be something to remember. I also feel bad for my fellow studying abroad comrades who most likely have been traveling for a long time and will probably be redirected to Buenos Aires. They most be so tired.
I am just "waiting out the storm" in the airport and a cafe with wifi service. I will probably head back to Centro and see my friend's family. Look for a better hostel and at the meantime upload my photos. Last night I was rushing and trying to upload photos and did not succeed. How funny that now I will probably have plenty of time to upload them. Not sure if the airport will be opened later tonight, tomorrow morning, or in two days. I have heard rumors that it may be in two days time. If so, that means I have some more time for Buenos Aires and can devour down dulce de leche and asado.
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