Day 3 in a new land

I'm sorry it has taken me a few days to get onto the blog. We are still very much in transition mode. It has taken Brian a few days to even work out some of the technology kinks and some are still being addressed. Yesterday we spent much of the morning in discussions with our leadership here just trying to get oriented. Next week we will begin looking for our own place. They use realitors to find rental property and whether or not we'll be in a house or apartment is still to be decided. One of the other CBM staff members Karin Guthrie took me on a orientation of the grocery store yesterday afternoon. She pointed out all of the nuances betweeen our countries and what was safe and good. Sad to say they don't do sour cream or brown sugar here.
Canada day was spent at a beautiful hotel/retreat center. We gathered with about 10 other missionaries here and lingered all afternoon around the table. The kids were able to play on the grounds and even dip in the ice cold swimming pool. It was such a nice way to spend our first full day here. The weather is a strange combination of hot during the day (high 20's ) and cold at night ( 0). We're learning the art of layering. The house is very cold at night and in the morning.
I will post some pictures soon but for now you'll just have to put up with my blabbage.
Love you all
Norma