It's too late to be up and I have so much that I want to write, but I'm going to go to bed just saying this:

I have met such genuinely good people here already, they have quickly made me feel at home and I am truly lucky to be in their company. I love this new city and I can't wait to continue exploring; it is beautiful, unique, dynamic, and intriguing. I am so happy right now and although I miss my family and friends, I know that I made the right decision in coming here this year.

More about the city, the people, and the food to come!

From across the pond,
Alexandra