The house is cleaner than when we came. The sheets will be clean when my landlords arrive. I’m feeling pretty good about what I got done. Anya was helpful, but I had to mastermind the tasks.
We have a 3:30 AM taxi call! I’m praying that my luggage scale is adequately accurate and there isn’t too much hassle with the tax rebate check as the window is closed, so it is done at the luggage drop off. With quite a bit of paperwork, my purchases from some stores that attract tourists can qualify for a 19% sales tax refund. It is purchases in the last 90 days in Sweden and 30 days in Norway! The administration of the program is quite expensive too. I wonder if it really is worth it.
In the morning, I took my last trip to MHS to turn in a couple library books and my keys. It is really quiet there, as most people are on summer vacation. On the bus, I spent most of the time staring out the window to get one last time to soak it all in.
I realized how 5.75 months ago, I barely knew the bus system, and now it is quite comfortable. When I arrived, most signs were unknown and most of the language was equally unknown. Now, there is a bit of understanding and some beginning Norsk vocabulary that I understand. Anya is way ahead of me, but it is nice to know that I’m capable of learning and getting adjusted.
Now, a short night and a major transition ahead. At least we get to catch up on movies on the airplane.
We will have limited Internet access in Tanzania, so I won’t be able to post regularly. The stories should be interesting though when they do get posted. Keep us in your prayers!
With blessings,
Beth