During my time down here thus far i have managed to pick up a few hours working at an English School. Given that I am without a work visa and the school is a bit behind on processing one I am separating ties to the school and going back to being blissfully unemployed.
It also appears that my time in Chile will come to an end when my 3 month tourist visa does. Things are more expensive here that most places in South America and I fear it could bankrupt me to stay until Christmas (plus Christmas is in the middle of their summer so it would just feel odd).
I have now started the planning phase for a trip back to the states. Could be up to 120 hours on a bus... more info to come