| Well, when I arrived here I was assigned to a
2-bedroom shared apartment, even though I qualified for my own 1-bedroom
apartment. I put my name on the waiting list and expected in a few months that
I'd get the new assignment. But I was truly blessed that within a week and a
half of signing up I was notified that a unit was available. I moved in on
Tuesday, Jan. 27! Here are some pictures of my new home which is on the 4th
floor of Complex E, right on the hospital grounds. |
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This is (obviously!) the outside
of the building. It really is beautiful here -- not at all what you might
expect for a city surrounded by desert. There are lots of flowers and lots of
fountains in the public areas, both on the hospital grounds and in the city in
general. |
The complex is built in a ring, and
in the center is the courtyard -- a major feature of which is the pool. |
There are also trees and restful
shaded areas in the courtyard to relax and just enjoy what is currently truly
marvelous weather! |
The
common areas are very nice and even seem almost resort-like! |
Some of
the areas can also be reserved for group functions (ladies, only, of
course!). |
The other recreational facilities
are great, too! |
I guess I really won't have any
excuse if I don't keep in shape! |
The apartment is small, but
adequate. To the left is the entrance. Behind the dining area is the kitchen
and, at the back, the bathroom. |
The kitchen is compact, but
functional. I have to be sure and do my dishes regularly -- I only have a
3-place setting! |
The living room has a big window
and is nice and bright. I have a TV and a cable connection, too! |
Here's the bedroom. Note the most
important features -- Mr. B and my computer! |
So, after seeing all
this, you may have to revise your assessment of my stay here as a hardship
tour! OK, so I have to cover myself in black when I go out in public -- but,
hey, who needs to go out in public? I have all this here; I have my computer to
communicate with you; I have cable TV; I even have a keyboard now so I can
start practicing piano again!
Of course, I will get out! Shopping is the
national pastime here (though I'm not really a champion shopper, I have visited
several of the malls to check them out and wile away the time). I hope to go on
some local outings in the next few weeks, and maybe to Kenya to visit Katie
later in the year.
So keep checking in! |
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