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Background Herman is a homeless man making his way on the streets of Santiago. This is his story: Dailey Life Every day is a struggle. It’s a struggle to get food, it’s a struggle to get cool, it’s a struggle to keep warm, it’s a struggle to find clean water to drink, every day isContinue reading “Herman – The Transient”

Background Tian Lo has lived in Santiago for nearly a quarter of her life, yet still speaks very little of the local language. This is her story: Dailey Life Tian lo goes by Andi in Santiago, because it’s easier for people to pronounce. She was born in Shanghai, China and migrated from her country toContinue reading “Tian Lo – The Asian Market Owner”

Background Anyelo is a Peruvian living in Santiago for the past year as a driver. This is his story: Dailey Life He left Peru over a decade ago seeking a better life, better wages, safer conditions and a better system. Yet in his heart Anyelo is still very much a hard core Peruvian. He talksContinue reading “Anyelo – The Dreamer”

Background Oscar loves his job and loves to enjoy life. His time as a zip line instructor has given him more opportunities than he could have expected. This is his story: Dailey Life For the past 10 years, Oscar has worked as a zip line guide, with locals and foreigners alike coming to his forestContinue reading “Oscar – The Zip Line Instructor”

Background During our visit to Concepcion, Chile one of the worst wildfires in decades, destroying thousands of homes. The community rallied together and responded with needed aid for their neighbors. This is the fires’ story: The Fire Around the affected areas, all the church houses, playground and many parking lots were filled with donated essentialContinue reading “Concepcion Fires – Responders”

Background Consuelo is a city planner who enjoys practicing his English with native speakers. This is his story: Dailey Life Consuelo lives north of Santiago and took a vacation with his family, his two daughters and pregnant wife, along with his brother and his family, to the Botanical Hot Springs in Pucon. His daily lifeContinue reading “Consuelo – The City Planner”

Background Theresa is all about family and learning about countries and cultures. This is her story: Dailey Life She is an open and forward woman who is always looking to make an international connection. She loves to talk to those from other countries and share her experience with her family who lives all over Chile,Continue reading “Theresa – The Multinational Family”

Background Fernando lives as a tour guide in the lava tube tunnels on the slopes of the Villarrica Volcano. This is his story: Dailey Life For over 10 years Fernando has been working as a guide in Pucon, touring the underground caves formed by lava flows of an active volcano. He enjoys sharing his knowledgeContinue reading “Fernando – The Volcanologist”

Background Carlo lives in Pucon, Chile, a small town known as a vacation hot spot for tourists and Chileans alike. This is his story: Dailey Life As an older man with a helpful disposition, Carlo takes pride in help visitors at his park. He is a simple parking guide and helps guests find a parkingContinue reading “Carlo – The Parking Guide”

Background Prasilia is a mother to a 4 year old with her second child coming in two days. This is her story: Dailey Life She works as an insurance broker and often gets chances to improve her English with native speakers through her work. Yet balancing her life as a mother and working is neverContinue reading “Prasilia – The Working Mother”