We have a new family. This evening a group of us went to Wind, a Greek (European?) mobile phone company, and signed up for a family plan for the five of us. Fortunately there was someone who spoke English who could change our phone settings from Greek to English.

Tomorrow night Miah and I are going to an embassy party being thrown by some Marines for a comrade who's leaving. The theme is "ebony and ivory." Not sure what to expect.

Some time in October there's an evening cruise being offered by one of the school board members as an opportunity for the staff to mingle with the parents. I can't imagine the cost. Of course, I think the board member owns the shipping line, so that might cut down on the cost a bit.

One of my American students, a 7th grade boy, said this to me the other as he stood sweaty, penitent, and tardy before me: "Sir, I'm sorry I'm late, sir, but I was playing tag."

It has been hot as can be the past week, but I've gotten used to sodden shirts and paper sticking to my arms.

The same two girls who were here a few nights ago using the free wifi are spread throughout our house talking to family. It's so funny to hear these conversations in the background and to try and comprehend the distance being covered. Are we really having an adventure when we can call like this?