I got a hold of Marina today. She taught a few classes in the morning at the University, but afterwards came by the hotel to pick me and bring me to the airport. Because of the layover, I missed my flight to Punta Arenas from Santiago.
It was quite the chase to rebook my ticket. At first, I talked to American Airlines to rebook my ticket, but they told me to wait until Santiago and talk to LAN. Then in Santiago, the LAN people told me to talk to American. Since the American counter was closed last night, I spoke with them again today.
Both flights to Punta Areans were booked so I was put on stand-by. Marina helped translate and begged with me to get on one of those flights. We told LAN, I couldn't miss my flight to Antarctica the next day and had to get to Punta Arenas. I even told them I was willing to fly in a crew member's seat!
Success!!! I got a seat in the 6pm flight which I swore was the last seat on the plane. I was very relieved and made it to Punta Arenas around midnight. I had a quick dinner with Dr. Cordaro and then went to sleep.
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