Stunning & Shocking

First impressions of Grenada... stunningly lush, mountainous, friendly & small.  This is Day 4 & I have learned to always carry an umbrella (tail-end of the rainy season).  I must say that the rain can be a refreshing relief from the heat.  Have only seen & walked around St. George's (capital) area & am shocked each time with the steepness of the streets - the legs are getting a good work-out.  (see 2 pics). 

I am sharing a 3 bedroom house with 2 Canadians (Linda & Myriam) who moved in the day before I arrived.  They provided a nice welcome & now we're adjusting to this new place.  Easier for the 2 of them who have been here for 6 months & have integrated incredibly well.  For me... it's been a shock to see goats, chickens, roosters, stray dogs outside the house and to live no hot water, air conditioning although I constantly thank the Canadians for buying 3 fans for our rooms.  (see 3 pics of the Cdns at the house - Linda in yellow top, Myriam on the scooter to go to work). 

This week is about orientating myself before starting work with Marep on Monday (8th).  My 1st day will be at their office in Sauteurs which is on the north side of the island and I'm in the south.  So my commute I have been told will be 90 minutes via the 'public bus' one way (wow sounds like Toronto) but suspect it will be a hair-raising ride along the rugged coast.  This is definitely a lifestyle adjustment so I think I will go to the beach now and rest up for what will come next.