LONDON FIRST

We have made it to Algiers. Wow what an adventure. We flew all night to London, then jet lagged weary we did a minimum of sightseeing. London is a large very busy city and we did not see but a few sights. Buckingham palace, Westminster Abbey, and Big Ben. Lots of walking. I had work duties on Monday and then Tuesday we flew to Algiers. It appears to be nice here and we did see the Mediterranean today. I will keep you posted and as I get pictures I will include them.

Royal guards.

Brooke visits!!!

The long weekend was wonderful, Brooke was here!  We did many of the sites, shopped and just plain had fun.

Sites to see in DC

Weekends are made for fun. Last weekend was snow this weekend was fish.

The Learning Continues

Learning is always a life long process and here I am as living proof. Each day I go into the office after my crazy commute and meet with people to learn about my new job. Patient care is the easiest part of the process, in fact no one even discusses how to do patient care. Seems funny, that is the best part of what I do. But I am learning diplomacy, administration, some French and Wayne is working on Arabic. Five weeks ago I did not know one acronym that was not medical and now I throw around those letters like I know what I am talking about.
Our move day is quickly approaching and we are excited, apprehensive, and sad all at the same time. We are ready to get overseas and begin the experience, but we will miss our families greatly. We will have some travel opportunities and may be in the states next fall.
More pictures soon of our freak snow storm and some local sites!

Routine

My daily routine is finally becoming just that routine. I do have to ride the local sardine can to commute each day, and on good days (seldom) I actually get a seat. But I am in the med department although not seeing patients. I am learning my administrative duties. I have till Thanksgiving and then it will be off to Algiers, Algeria. Wayne and I have had a roller coaster of many emotions but the overall feeling is good.
Monday and Tuesday we learned how to stay safe in our new rolls. We learned about common causes of fires (electrical) and how to remain happy if we are kidnapped. We also learned about bombs, surveillance and weapons of mass destruction. After two days you began to wonder what you had signed on for.
We continue to tourist and find getting lost is a way of life. If it were not for GPS and an android phone we would be out there forever.

PANDA'S AT THE NATIONAL ZOO

Pictures

Wayne and I at the barbeque area outside our apartment complex.

Jay has adapted well to his new home. In fact he is down right spoiled as you can see.  He barely fits on the ottoman.

This is a picture on the day we recieved our country flags. It's call the grip and grin. They take lots of this type of photos. It was a fun day.

Next Step

Next week I enter what's called functional training. That means I will be in the med department learning about my real job. I graduated from department 101. Monday and Tuesday Wayne and I will be in class together to learn overseas security. It will be nice spending class days with him.
This weekend we have spent touristing around with family but true to my tech challenged self I am having trouble with pictures. I will continue to try.
We have adjusted to city life and the crowds but that would not be our choice. There are many wonderful restaurants and every ethnic foods, always something to do or see, but noisy and crowded are the norm.
I will continue to try to get some pictures us and will update you on functional training.