I made it!

I am officially in Wales! Well, I was yesterday but had no way to contact anyone. I do now have internet, and a pay-as-you-go cell phone. Naturally it costs more to call the US but I can if I need to :)

The trip was really easy. The plane ride went well; mild turbulence made sleep impossible, and when we landed, it was morning. We were all a little tired throughout Monday, but will adjust soon I'm sure. The trains were...interesting. Things could be labeled better, but there were a lot of helpful people along the way.

I'm settled into my room. It's small, but really nice. I enjoy having my own little bathroom, and I have the coolest lamp (think PIXAR). I just met some of the people who live by me (they don't seem to be around during the day, but are in and out ALL night long). They do seem really nice, which is exciting.

The weather is not too bad; between 35 and 40 degrees most of the time. Or somewhere above 0 if you are measuring in Celsius. It's absolutely gorgeous; I can't decide if I love the mountains or the ocean more. I'll take pictures soon, I promise. We've just been busy buying supplies and figuring out where everything is.

The only slight difficulty I have currently is when I try to cross the road. First of all, Bangor is all on a hill (and my dorm is near the top, but everything else is way down by the bottom--within a mile, I'd say). I have to cross a lot of roads, and here in the UK (but nowhere else in the world, according to a German girl I met) they drive on the wrong side of the road. So I look both ways about a billion times until I can remember which way the cars are coming. It's interesting, but I think I'll catch on soon (I hope).

Anyway, I should probably go do something productive (like nap, since I'm definitely tired). I'm sure I'll have more to post soon!