Back to Work

We have been back in country for almost 2 weeks and as expected work is work. My local hire physician is on leave and I have a temporary health unit secretary, and 30 DOT drivers physicals to conduct (mostly non English speaking). That does not include all the meetings I attend to prepare for the July 4th soiree that the ambassador throws for 700 people.
Our July 4th independence day is followed by the Algerian Independence day on July 5th. The best news is it is a four day week end.
My other adventure is trying to decide where to go next. Our bidding cycle begins in August and we find out the results in November. Mostly we want to move to the Western Hemisphere. Closer to family friends. We dream of a spot on a Caribbean island where friends and family can come visit. Not likely to happen but the dream is good.
No pictures this week but I'll keep my eye out for some good ones.

A visit to the USA

Wayne and I recently returned to our post here in Algiers after a fun filled R&R in the good ole USA. At first when I arrived I was overwelmed with the complexity and variety of everything. Yes it has only been 6 months but I was adjusting to how we shop and the limited products available. It was short lived but noticible. Of course I could read menus and so I knew what I was ordering, and I could ask questions and know I would recieve an answer I would understand, and I enjoyed pork almost daily. (so much for my cholesterol).
We spent time with our children and had slumber parties with our grandchildren. I visited with friends whom I miss, and did not have near enough time with. We invaded my daughter for the long week end including her aunt and uncle from Ohio. But alas all things come to an end  and we are back in Africa.

  Shoppping with the girls



Part of the Gang

hiking