Military families won't find a commissary or exchange. Or military housing, schools and medical facilities. Or any of the traditional support agencies found at military bases. That'll test those used to life with all the on-base bennies. But the Willises, Dana and Brenda, said life in Santiago is not unlike living in any large city.
Newcomers adapt fast.
They said pros of living there far outweigh the cons. But we also knew coming here would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Brenda said their teen-age daughter, Katherine, sealed the decision to make the move. They don't regret their choice. But nobody goes hungry, she said.