Almost Over

I'm surprised you are still checking back after all my lengthy posts!! ;-)

I'll keep this one short, I promise.  We have now wrapped up all of the work side of things.  I delivered my final recommendations to the Chief, and everything is now in their hands.  It was all received positively, and all indications are they will follow through with them.  It will be rewarding if they manage to implement everything.

We managed to get a little shopping in today, and tomorrow is our last full day here and a designated "shopping day".  Awesome!!! Because I love shopping, .....or not.  Either way, lots of little items to buy for family etc. It will be nice poking through all of the shops and markets here.

On another note, I haven't slept well here either. It has been very hot and my room is like an oven.  I miss my central air conditioning.  Oh, and not to mention the rogue spider in my room.  Just like the one I posted a picture of last time.  I can't believe how fast these things run! I spent half the other night on the couch downstairs because of it. (no laughing Stacey!) After a few hours of no sleep, I convinced myself the spider actually died after I nuked it with bug spray. At least that is what I choose to believe! That said, ....not sleeping well, lol.

Last night we went to the infamous Joe's Beerhouse.  Hard to describe, but it is quite the place.  They serve all of the game meat there, so I tried an assortment on a skewer. I won't mention them all, but the crocodile kind of tastes like chicken. (but dipped in fish sauce???) ...not my favorite.

Tonight we are all invited to join Albertina at her house for dinner, it should be a lot of fun. For those of you who don't know, Albertina is from NamPol and was part of the deligation that visted APD just a few weeks back. Then on Saturday we embark upon our 42+ hour journey home. (egad, don't know how I will handle that plane ride).

Fortunately, we have a 12 hour stop over in London. We plan on taking the Hethrow Express train into the City and seeing a few sites.  (don't worry, I promise I won't start a wayneinlondon blog!)

It has been a lot of work, but a lot of fun.  I've had a chance to reflect on our Department, and the way we do business.  I have a new level of appreciation for all of the amazing work everyone does in Support Services.  For those of you from work that are playing along, you guys rock!  ...All of you.

Look forward to seeing everyone next week. But most of all I can't wait to see my wife and children. ...wish me luck with my pet spider, and the flight home.

Wayne