So today was the day that I reach my final destination and my first day with my au pair family. I can safely say that this will be such a grand adventure and I have already taken in so much. Although my morning started off very early, and I was reminded again of the goodbyes I would have to make, I was calmed of the fact that in a mere three months I would be back for a visit--there is some comfort in that even amidst my nervous feelings about going and living in a country I had never been before. With God nothing is impossible.
The flight was relatively easy and I even dozed a little (not much). I found it quite funny that I had to actually walk across the tarmac to get to the airplane, and that the passengers randomly clapped at our landing. (It wasn't an abnormal landing), and the fact that I had to again walk across the tarmac and be taken in a super packed bus to the airport entrance. So strange! But equally good for a story.
I have a sore throat now and I don't know if that is from not getting enough sleep or that I am coming down with something.... hopefully not the latter. And! I got through customs with no complications whatsoever. I am always nervous about those things. My au pair mum was waiting for me and we made our way to the car. It was nice--as I hoped it would be a thousand times over. Poznan wasn't much to see, namely because of the dreary weather and construction all over the city. I am told it will look much better in the springtime. Even so, I was intrigued by the Eastern European look of all the shops and buildings. There is certainly alot of culture here. Equally so, the little villages along the way were so charming to pass by. And so much mistletoe in the treetops! Everything here will take getting used to, but I am willing the challenge and hoping all goes well.
Lunch was nice. Cauliflower, a salad, rice, and mince steak was prepared for us with some wine. It looked so special and yet so perfect as a welcome. Later we watched Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and had a nice, simple dinner of bread, cheeses, some meat, and a pepper with some tea. How lovely is that? :)
I am very pleased to be here and I see such kindred spirits in the family. They are truly one of sweet personalities and such kind hearts. I am confident my time here will be a blessed one. Of all the things I am scared of it's getting to and from places in the car. Can I successfully drive here and not get lost? I truly hope so.
Goodnight my dears. I hope this finds you well.
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