We were quite eager to get information on the election last night when it was still just your morning; it was odd to be so far from home with such an important and momentous election taking place there. I woke up early just in time to learn that McCain had conceded and Obama had won! Yippee. We met a woman while walking Emma this morning who recognized my accent as an American and asked whether we were glad to hear the results. Of course we said yes indeed and she was pleased on behalf of the world too. It was marvelous. Now we just need to find some Americans with whom to celebrate. I'm thinking that we might have an inauguration party on January 20, 2009!
As for us, we are settling in - and just today succeeded in getting the new mini mac computer hooked up with an internet connection. One thing I've learned quickly is that things take time here. I've also learned that to be "in the system" you must prove all kinds of things about where you live and whether you have money, etc. So we are getting those things going for me - the invisible one.
We have emptied all the suitcases but have not yet figured out where to put it all. The house is as lovely as we remembered it. The tenant moved out on Saturday after telling us how much he and his children enjoyed the house. Emma is trying to figure out what is going on but we keep telling her that this is her new home.
We had our first minor calamity on Saturday when I lost Michael's wallet with all his identifying information and credit cards at the Hout Bay Beach parking lot. It was truly a stupid thing but we are back in business with new bank cards so we continue along.
Pictures of the house and surrounds will have to wait for a next post when we get the camera photo uploading worked out with the new computer.
and for those who are interested it turns out that Emma is a true world traveler - she got out of her crate at Cape Town airport, had a long pee, a good shake of her head and has been just fine since then - amazing!
2 comments:
Hi Penne and Michael,
We couldn't ask for better fall weather here! This weekend has been around 60 degrees. I've been taking advantage of this weather and walking. Yesterday I walked 10,034 steps! Now if I can continue this pace....
Hi Pen and Michael- The election was quite exciting!
Glad to hear you are settling in. It must have been hard getting everything organized.
It has been a busy week here. Now I am starting to get ready for Thanksgiving. Lots to do!
Monica
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