July 5, 2009...newness, jetlag, and a small dose of isolation. Well the new life has begun. After a journey of 36 hours of lost sleep, we are here! The thing is, here is a little isolated - not in terms of shops, transportation and people, plenty of all that - no, isolation because we aren't connected to internet, phones, or t.v. as of yet. It is a strange feeling to sit through quiet evenings. Yes, I could read, but frankly the jetlag has taken it's toll - awake at 4:30 am, have breakfast and fall off to sleep again only to wake mid-morning feeling fuzzy!
It is the 2nd full day and I'm able to scribble thoughts. Yesterday we shopped in the High Street in Crouch End (this is our new neighbourhood) lucky us, CE is full of fresh fruit and veggie shops, mediterranean food supplies,and french pasteries to die for! Pictures forthcoming, for sure. The vibe and people are distinctly middle-class, boho-chic, and casual for Saturday. So it feels like a good fit.
Health wise we are going to get really fit, the hike to CE is a steep downhill for 10 minutes which means the hike back is straight up, plus carrying groceries (weight bearing exercise) should make for great leg, arm and back muscles eventually! Let's just say, last night these feet and bones were screaming, but not with delight!
The plan for tomorrow is to hike the hill to CE again, then who knows, we are still breathing it in!
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