Here's a much too short note to let you know that Luke, Lauren and I are alive and doing great in Colombia. I'll be writing more notes, and more personally. This note is just to cover the basics. Ok?
We arrived three weeks ago (July 2018), and immediately went into a spasm of setting-up-house mode. (See the other blog note and more to follow.) Some days we'd make eight trips to the stores (Luke was counting.)We live in a quite posh planned community about ten miles (45 minutes) north of Bogota. Without the help of our Bogota friends, there is no way this could have ever happened...no way. Luke's going to a solid school...almost a St Stephen's clone, with 12 boys in his class. (The girls have their own classroom.) We met several families from his class before the first day of school, so by the time school started, he was warmly welcomed into the group.
After the house was set up (2 weeks), getting the household accounts has dominated life. Really...you can't imagine, and there's more to do.
This week we're starting to get into a routine. I'm devoting my next month to continuing learning Spanish, intending to thus make the remaining time here as enjoyable as possible. Lauren's kept in stride with her business. Luke's in heaven. Everyone's kept their cool and our attitudes are great.
Lauren had a five hour breakfast this morning with mothers from Luke's class. The central order of business was planning a party at our house. So, off we go!
This blog format makes it possible for you to post your own comments, questions and suggested topics. I encourage you to do so. WhatsApp is the communications method of choice. Download the app and use it to make free calls, chats video calls etc. My Colombia number is +57 316 895 7928.
Lauren's is +57 316 739 9347. Luke has one too. Just ask. :-)
Hasta luego!
