Yes here I am, after a very long sleepless flight…wonderful views though above the clouds, especially flying into Vancouver looking down on snow capped mountain peaks.
Hmm, first impressions…it's great to be here, even if you all drive on the wrong side of the road, it's quite disconcerting…everyone was friendly & welcoming, but the US security check-in chick, not so much ("you are here for TEN weeks?! where do you work & how come you can have so much time off, & do you have a return ticket?" etc. She was a bit scary, but eventually let me into the country. Steve is very kindly doing taxi duty for everyone flying in, and it is great to meet him in person after all this time listening to his teaching.
I think I'm too tired to take it all in properly, so I am about to retire early & hopefully sleep in late.
