well, i am here safe and sound and have been so since very early saturday morning. i only have internet at work right now so my updates may be inconsistent for a while. lots has happened, probably too much to condense into a quick paragraph right now. i've been working on trying to discreetly take some pictures as to not be "that westerner" with her camera around her neck at all times. i'll try to get them up in the next few days. overall everything here is good so far. oh, and did i mention that i never get cold. never. and i love that! anyways, hope everything is good state side..considering most of you are sleeping right now! will try to update again soon! :)