As I stepped out of Orlando International Airport to the pick-up area, I heard an extremely familiar and comforting sound- fans. The whir as blades of metal hit against each other is something that I have unexpectedly missed. Australians just don't do ceiling fans! The humidity also hit me with brute force as I ventured further out from the air-conditioning of the airport. I have to say, it was nice to have a blast of hot air as opposed to tensing one's entire body in anticipation of the winter chill as you step out.
After a blissful hot shower and 10 hour slumber, I basked in the solitude of having the house to myseld that 1st day- one week in a dorm had put a serious dent in my 'Kristine time' allocation! Lazed about all day and played with my cousin's GORGEOUS golden lab- think Marley and Me but with golden eyes (they suspect a hint of silver lab). I occasionally looked out the window and was always slightly surprised to see sunlight and palm trees- I really don't think I am destined to live somewhere with any sort of winter!
I seriously think that grocery shopping in a new country is one of the best ways to get to know about the culture- I followed my cousins shipping and was completely overwhelmed- there was one entire aisle just for yogurt alone- low fat/ fat free/ less fat/ full fat! I would take about 2 hours to shop if i lived here!
Nothing extremely eventful happened in the next few days- I won't more you anymore with details- aside from recovering my appetite
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