I am now really, truly, actually, and finally living in Mozambique! Why now? Because I’ve finally moved into my own place.
I first packed my bags on August 27 in Brighton, England. After a trip to Croatia, back to England for Oasis training, on to Houston, then Cincinnati, then Detroit, then West Michigan, Chicago, a quick trip to Iowa, back to Chicago, then to Beira staying with a host family and then friends, I can FINALLY unpack my bags. Five months later. I have never been more excited about moving into an apartment.
Not only am I finally moving into my own place, but I am blessed to have a fantastic housemate who was already in an apartment with a housemate but has been equally as excited as me about moving into this new place. Good housing is not easy to come by in Beira, but we have found a great place that seems safe, is two blocks from the beach, has electricity and running water (including a boiler in one of the bathrooms!), a large kitchen with plenty of workspace, a stove and refrigerator, a guest bedroom, a veranda with large screen doors and therefore plenty of natural light (one of my hopes for an apartment), and lovely neighbors. We even have one functioning air-conditioner, which we will never be able to afford to run. Maybe for a very special occasion. And amazingly, between the Chinese shops and South African supermarket we’ve been able to set this place up with decent and attractive household items.
I think it’s really going to feel like a home!
Let’s see the pictures then! Glad things are beginning to take shape, finally…
Jen,
After so much waiting, you should be so excited! Would you mind posting some pictures of your new home once you are settled in? I would love to see your photos of life there.
I third the pictures! So happy for you. It’s good to have a place to call home. May the Lord bless you and all that come to visit you there.
Al hamdu lilah!!!