After a wonderful ride in the little plane (I was by far the most excited one on board!), we arrived in a nice little town, a town where I've been before. I had SUCH a nice time here last time I was here, and this time promises to be a wonderful time, as well. Already, I'm cold :)
The plane landed around 4:30 pm, on a red dirt track. The airport was a single brick building, with a few plastic chairs under a little shade. It was manned by one soldier, who said hello to us. Then we waited. The airport is quite a ways from town, and we weren't quite sure what was going to happen and how we would get to town. At least there were 11 of us all together, going to the same place. Thankfully, I also had the phone number in my phone of the person who I stayed with last time (and one of the organizers of the conference!) and they sent a car for us. I still get amazed when phone communications work here!
We did have to wait for close to an hour for the person to come fetch us from the airport, but it was SO nice out there at the airport, that I didn't mind. We were standing out in the sun and not even breaking a sweat. And we were surrounded by lush trees and high grass... so peaceful and quiet. Not a single plastic water bottle or bit of trash anywhere to be seen! So refreshing already.
It's now 9:30 pm, and I'm sitting in the conference room and making use of the wireless network that they've set up for this purpose. I tell you, life is good. My toes are cold and I'm using wireless. And, I've already had some good, encouraging conversations with people about the work here... I shouldn't forget that I AM still on "duty" :)
And, for some reason, my blogger site has turned into Italian. Strange, especially since I was just talking to someone tonight about some mutual friends that we have in Italy. It all makes me start craving a good capuccino...
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Ahhh, I missed ya terribly this morning when I had to heat up water on the stove so as to have a warmish bucket bath. Took me back to Smallville days and the hot, ear wax removing bucket baths where you're at now! Our power's been out so no water heater :( Have to say, unlike you, I really hate to be cold!! Hope the power comes back on soon - nothing like a HOT shower :)
Enjoy your time there at the consultation. I bet you make a LOT of friends!! You're a great rep for our org cuz you're friendly, not wierd, and rather young! Glad you enjoyed your plane ride :)Did it beat the bobble head khawaja display with your Halland on the bus?? Hah ha!!
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