Getting on to the good stuff

More good news...I finally found an apartment. The landlord is getting permission for Sophie to live there, and once he does, I should sign the lease later this week. I won't be able to move in until June 2nd, so it'll be right down to the wire for Chris and Sophie's arrival, but I think it'll be OK. I'm finally starting to feel a little more settled. I don't get lost every day anymore. I'm starting to have an idea of what I'm supposed to be doing at work. I feel like the very "administrative" side of all of the things I needed to do is finally wrapping up, and I'm ready to move on to the exploring and experiencing phase of this journey. Once Chris (and his camera) get here, we should have plenty of things to share with all of you (hopefully, things a little more exciting than whining about my job or my broken car ☺) There is a lion park near by where you can actually play with little lion cubs. There are world-class casinos and a mile away, tin shacks with satellite dishes. There are ladies walking down the sidewalk carrying their parcels on their heads. There are stars to be gazed at and sites to camp at and a million other things to do (and write about, and take pictures of). And I can't wait to share all of it with you.

13 days and counting...