Mike's Take - Week 1
Well, after one week "in-country" I must admit that this is more of an adventure for me than a challenge, although I have had my share of challenges - mainly logistical issues (getting a lease signed, buying a car, applying for shipping numbers, etc.). Country and people are beautiful - love the accents. Getting the brain wired to discern what I just heard is a blast. Especially love hearing locals tell me (and Jodi) that we have strong accents - sounds pretty plain to me. 😁 Have had several tell me they knew I was from the Pacific Northwest from my accent. Who knew we had a PNW accent?? North East I get, South I get, Texas I get, but NorthWest - who knew? I miss Home Depot - the local stores have a tiny (or is it a "wee") shelf for the handyman. If you need more, then you need to go to the - pick one: plumbing store, electric store, computer store - oh wait, we don't have a computer store...had to drive 20 miles to another town to find a printer/scann...