Day 1 – Finding My Way
Okay....first day.
I got met by one of the girls at the law firm - her name is Jo Ann and she seems nice (though she's from Toronto - har har). We got the rental car right away and I followed her to the condo. To say that it is confusing to drive on the wrong side of the road is a bit of an understatement. I mean it's not THAT bad but I was like "drive on the left, drive on the left" the entire way to the condo.
I am in a 4 plex villa in the Canal section of Cayman...along 7 mb (as you can see from the pics). Super sweet! It's probably over 1000 square feet and I have the entire place to myself! Anna was here and had some groceries with her...so nice. Turns out my work also stocked my fridge and pantry for me so I don't have to do any shopping for at least a week.
Got to the condo around 3ish I guess and Anna and I visited for a bit and then she took off. Managed to get most of my stuff unpacked (including pictures which are now spread around everywhere). That's when I realized that I didn't have wireless access here (or at least I thought I didn't!).
I decided to go for a drive...he he...to the local grocery store (which is an IGA fyi). Did fine until I realized that I wanted to turn in to the driveway and I was going to wrong way! Some hand waves and sorry's later I managed to park and do some shopping. Prices are pretty comparable to Vancouver actually - and they have my hummous!!!! Yay!
I thought I would take a drive and see if I could find Treasure Island on the main road...drove by it twice before I realized that I wasn't going to find an easy way in there. However, I did end up driving almost all the way in to town before I found somewhere to turn around. Cruise ships were in yesterday and I was in rush hour and traffic was a dog. Everyone complains here about how bad traffic is. Turns out they've never been in Vancouver traffic before. har har!!!
Came back to the condo..made some chow, texted Sheldon a billion times and then totally passed out on the couch. I woke myself up at around 8:30 or so and then couldn't stay awake anymore so hit the sack.
It's so quiet here. I mean, it's quiet at home too...but this is like...quiet...it's strange being on my own, and having all this space to myself, and at the time having to internet.
Slept straight through to 7:30, got up...had something to eat...and called Sheldon when he was getting up. Chatted with the kiddies for a few seconds and then when I got off the phone, went back upstairs (the condo is 2 floors) and passed out for another 2 hours.
Finally got up and headed downtown to the bank and cellular store and found the internet cafe. Of course noone here knows where to unlock a phone, or if there is wireless throughout the island, etc., etc. Seem to get a lot of blank stares for really what seem like obvious questions. Anyhoo...wandered around downtown for a few minutes (and saw my office building!) and then headed out along West Bay Road and went to the public beach.
The weather is kinda cloudy and windy today...so the beach was pretty deserted....walked and took some pictures and sat for a smoke. Sure enough a guy comes up to me and asked for a light. Uh huh...we know where this is going. :D
Chatted me up for a few minutes...wanted to know what I was doing tonight, etc., etc. Asked if I was married (why yes I am!, with kids!) and whether I liked my husband (why actually yes I do!) and then went on his merry way. har har...nice guy who was very polite as I knocked him down a notch. :D
Now...I am sitting chilaxing. Got in touch with my future roommate and we are meeting for drinks tonight at a place called Coconut Joe's on the main strip. It has swings at the bar! Definitely looking forward to a beer - haven' t had one yet!!!
Anyhoo...that's it for now.
No comments:
Post a Comment