My last few days of training and packing for Chile. I leave Saturday and arrive Sunday at 8 am. Going through Dallas on AA freq flyer miles - business class. The ticket, if I had purchased it, is $8000! Took 180,000 miles.
I feel pretty fit. I have been sleeping in an altitude tent at about 9500 feet. I am pretty sure I can feel the affect of higher hematocrit. Also been doing twice a week training sessions with a personal trainer at The Sporting Club. He really works me.
My broken collar bone is not an issue. I have done a lot of rehab and exercises. The ear infection I had months ago has caused a significant loss of hearing in my left ear, and my balance with my eyes shut, and standing on foam, is definitely affected. I have been going to vistibular rehab at Sharp Outpatient, and have significantly improved my over all balance, particularly with my eyes open. I expect to mostly be skiing with my eyes open, but in poor visibility conditions with flat light, I expect to have more problems than in the past. I actually think that with my eyes open I have better balance that before.
Dominque Biello, the daughter of my good friend Dom, is going to visit and snowboard a couple days at Termas de Chillan. She lives in Chile and teaches English, and travels around South America when she can. I am her first visitor.
More from Chile, when I can find the internet.
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Hi Padre, I found the links you had sent to the groups that are organizing your tours. So, for everyone's benefit here they are: First week with www.casatours.com/haa.asp and the next two weeks with www.snofari.com
First phrase to learn: Me Encanta Chile
Good luck packing! Love, Bear
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