Here we go! This evening, we are leaving for our posting in Russia. Wow! Unbelievable how fast time flew by! I'll work on my first entry on the plane (not sure when I'll be able to upload it, but will try to do so soon. Until then!
;-) LIL
Friday, August 5, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Like deers caught in headlights
Wow! Tonight's Russian class was hard! Okay, that's it, just had to say it. ;-)
;-) LIL
;-) LIL
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Doctors and Dentists...
Salut tout le monde!
Well, it has been awhile since I posted something, but there was nothing really to post about. Well, today we had our medicals (which we all need to pass before heading to Moscow). Everything went well, but we found out that we needed dental certificates as well for everyone. We had checked previously and none was needed, but these things change every year. Soooo, after leaving Health Canada, we had to go and visit one orthodontist, and three separate dentists (me, Stéphanie and the girls have separate dentists... ah well). So, we had some unexpected running around, but things turned out okay. We already have 2 of the 5 certificates needed and we should have the rest by tomorrow or the day after.
Now, if we are really lucky, we'll get our PCF (Posting Confirmation Form) in two weeks. The PCF is the final piece of the process. Once we have this, we can go ahead and apply for the VISAS and purchase the tickets.
Man, this is a lengthy process! But, we really do think this is an incredible opportunity (okay, maybe the girls don't think of it that way yet, but hey, the way we look at it, we are giving them the world!).
Okay, got to go. Once we have the PCF, I'll post another entry.
;-) LIL
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Leaving today!
Salut tout le monde!
Well, today is my last day in Haiti (again). ;-) My plane leaves at 15h05 today (or should leave at that time, I should say). Its going to be so good to be home! I can't wait!!!!!!!!
Okay, I got to finish some stuff before leaving. See you all soon!
;-) LIL
Well, today is my last day in Haiti (again). ;-) My plane leaves at 15h05 today (or should leave at that time, I should say). Its going to be so good to be home! I can't wait!!!!!!!!
Okay, I got to finish some stuff before leaving. See you all soon!
;-) LIL
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Twas a good party!
Last night, we had our party at the Canadian Club. Twas fun! We each had to bring something that you can drink out of but it has to be something that is not used normally to drink out of. I brought part of my coffee machine (the cone-shaped part where you put the filter), but I had a little problem with the valve that sits on the bottom, so I had to tape it to the bottom of a 1 litre water battle. It worked!
At the party, we had to draw a card and then we would find out (whomever had the matching card) what contraption you would be drinking out of for the rest of the evening. Well, I drew an 8 of hearts and that got me André-the-giant's shooter glass! Well, that's what it looked like anyway. I spent the evening drinking from a vase that looked like an immense shooter glass! Mike ended up with my coffee-machine contraption. Ha! ;-)
Got to play several games of pool (and won my fair share). Didn't take a dip in the pool, but lots of people did. Twas a fun evening!
Tonight, we have dinner at Dominic's house. If we can costume ourselves, we can. I think I have an idea and I'll share how that goes tomorrow.
'Till then!
;-) LIL
At the party, we had to draw a card and then we would find out (whomever had the matching card) what contraption you would be drinking out of for the rest of the evening. Well, I drew an 8 of hearts and that got me André-the-giant's shooter glass! Well, that's what it looked like anyway. I spent the evening drinking from a vase that looked like an immense shooter glass! Mike ended up with my coffee-machine contraption. Ha! ;-)
Got to play several games of pool (and won my fair share). Didn't take a dip in the pool, but lots of people did. Twas a fun evening!
Tonight, we have dinner at Dominic's house. If we can costume ourselves, we can. I think I have an idea and I'll share how that goes tomorrow.
'Till then!
;-) LIL
Saturday, October 30, 2010
They're fixing the road!!!
Salut tout le monde!
Well, coming back to the apartment this afternoon was a bit of a challenge. You see, there is one part of the road to get to where I'm staying that is really bad. I mean, REALLY bad! Luc, you know which part of the road I'm talking about.
Well, when I returned to Haiti, I was not surprised to find out that this part of the road was actually now worse than before. We could actually see a portion of pipe that was exposed from under the road. Then, last week, they made it smoother. It was still very hectic driving over that portion of the road, but it was the most manageable that I had ever saw it.
Then, today, there was a HUGE traffic jam on the way back to Batiment Bleu. Turns out they are re-paving it! Can't wait to see what it looks like when we drive back to the embassy this evening. Luc, I've taken some pictures and will take more to show you.
Okay, got to go. Ta-ta for now people!
;-) LIL
Well, coming back to the apartment this afternoon was a bit of a challenge. You see, there is one part of the road to get to where I'm staying that is really bad. I mean, REALLY bad! Luc, you know which part of the road I'm talking about.
Well, when I returned to Haiti, I was not surprised to find out that this part of the road was actually now worse than before. We could actually see a portion of pipe that was exposed from under the road. Then, last week, they made it smoother. It was still very hectic driving over that portion of the road, but it was the most manageable that I had ever saw it.
Then, today, there was a HUGE traffic jam on the way back to Batiment Bleu. Turns out they are re-paving it! Can't wait to see what it looks like when we drive back to the embassy this evening. Luc, I've taken some pictures and will take more to show you.
Okay, got to go. Ta-ta for now people!
;-) LIL
My last weekend in Haiti
Salut tout le monde!
Well, this is it! My last weekend in Haiti (again). ;-) In just a couple of days, me will be home. Woohoo! So, what do we have planned for this weekend? Well, yesterday, me and Mike went back to the "Quartier Latin" restaurant. This time around, I had a brochette-de-boeuf as my main course. Mmmm-mmmm-mmmmm! Twas excellent!
After that, we proceeded to the embassy. I called Stéphanie and then played a couple of games of pool at the Canadian Club. Me did not too badly. ;-) Éric invited us for a beer so we left the embassy and came back to Batiment Bleu.
Today, the plan is for us to go driving around (while staying in the green zones, of course). Then later, we have a party planned at the Canadian Club. The theme is: There is no success like excess! Hmmm, at least that's what I think the theme is, I might have messed it up. Ah well. Should be fun, I'll post about that tomorrow.
Ciao for now!
;-) LIL
Well, this is it! My last weekend in Haiti (again). ;-) In just a couple of days, me will be home. Woohoo! So, what do we have planned for this weekend? Well, yesterday, me and Mike went back to the "Quartier Latin" restaurant. This time around, I had a brochette-de-boeuf as my main course. Mmmm-mmmm-mmmmm! Twas excellent!
After that, we proceeded to the embassy. I called Stéphanie and then played a couple of games of pool at the Canadian Club. Me did not too badly. ;-) Éric invited us for a beer so we left the embassy and came back to Batiment Bleu.
Today, the plan is for us to go driving around (while staying in the green zones, of course). Then later, we have a party planned at the Canadian Club. The theme is: There is no success like excess! Hmmm, at least that's what I think the theme is, I might have messed it up. Ah well. Should be fun, I'll post about that tomorrow.
Ciao for now!
;-) LIL
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