Thank GOD for Blackberries...

Hiya from Africa! This is my first blog entry from the Motherland.
Apologies for the delay...getting internet (via my laptop) has proven to be a bit difficult, but thank goodness for blackberries, ubertwitter, and bbm!

I arrived in Africa about 11 days ago and have pretty much been settling in. It rains A LOT more than I expected and the heat, while HOT, is bearable.

I've mostly been making phone calls, trying to get things in order so I can get to work on data collection.
I was supposed to head to the Central Bank today, but there was a National Women's Initiative program, hosted by the First Lady, happening a few blocks from the Bank. So ALL roads were closed...ergo, research trip postponed to Monday.

I was a little disappointed, but as my Dad told me before leaving the U.S., its important to be patient! Everything won't be straight-forward....I'm trying to keep this in mind.
Besides I was able to explore my neighborhood...found a local grocery type store, and a Mr. Biggs (Nigerian McDonald's equivalent). So today was a win!

I have loads of pics I want to blog, but only some of them are on my bberry. I blog what I can and save the ones on my camera for a little later!

Stay tuned...
Sent from my BlackBerry wireless device from MTN