Goodness, my life feels like it has been going 100 miles per hour! We finished up our project early, drove back to Edmonton, then I flew to Jacksonville to surprise Chelsea and my family. I got to Jacksonville on Friday at 5pm and met up with my family at Mario's Italian restaurant. It was awesome and great to see everyone! The next day was the Gate River run - I ended up running with Chelsea, Becca, and my mom! It was really fun and awesome to do things together. All the while, I had been talking with people from Iraq and Canada figuring out the details of my transfer, then I got hit from left field - I was no longer going to Iraq!! (Mom - applaud here).
I was called by the segment manager for Angola, asking me if I would consider working in Cabinda. A country that is surrounded by the Congo. I knew a few friends there, and they say the camp is incredible. Supposedly there is a 9 hole golf course, and much more. Not to mention they put an offer on the table I couldn't refuse. So I am now going to Angola.
Chelsea and I stayed in Florida for Sunday and Monday and relaxed. It was good just to spend time with her and go to the beach and sit by the pool. On Tuesday we flew home. Chelsea's mom picked us up from the airport then we went to REI to get traveling backpacks. I will try to upload a picture of our backpacks soon. We finally got home and the dogs went crazy. They were very excited (and so was I) and there was much jumping. We went out with Ash and Ryan to dinner at Urrichios! Woohoo, I love that place! I got the same thing I always get, pescadora. (seafood spaghetti) The next day was really busy with haircuts, Dr. appointments, many vaccinations, and much more. Apparently, getting the Visa to go to Angola is really hard and is super complex. The craziest thing about it is, once the consulate here in the US issues the Visa I have 72 hours to enter the country or else the visa is void!!! Craziness!!!
Chelsea has a marathon this weekend and one of my best friends, Anthony, is going to be around too! Its going to be a good weekend! Icing on the cake - were going to New Zealand on Sunday night!!! =) We'll definitely keep the blog updated with our travels and lands that we visit! In the next month we plan on going to New Zealand and Australia - if anyone has been or has any advise, please comment!
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