July 9, 2007

Yesterday I hit the gym for the first time in a month - ouch! The CSA - Community Service Association is usually a hang out for ex-pats, but right now it is very quiet since many people are away. It is not too far (15 min.) so I get a good walk to get there and then I get to use muscles that forgot what they are. I went again today for an orientation to their Easy Line class which is similar to Curves, but not as much equipment. I think I'll stick to the gym for a bit. When I am done, I get honked at continuously from taxis who want the fare, but I see no point in getting a ride to or from a work-out - even though it would only cost $.60 - but I am a bit tempted in the heat. So as you see, I am finding my way around easier each time I go out.
Everything else is pretty quiet, so I am catching up on some reading. I did order the book The Lizard Cage for September's Book Club reading, but don't know if I'll have any luck. They said it would be in tomorrow, but that was already two days ago. They want to please, so they say what you want to hear, but it doesn't always work. I may have to pick it up when I come home in September, but I will keep asking for it whenever I am near the book store.
Meanwhile, keep in touch, and I will continue to let you know what is going on in this little corner of the world.
Love,
Laurel
p.s. I found the perfect chocolate for here that you can carry with you. It comes in a small tube, and it is already liquid, so you don't have to worry about it melting. Just squeeze it out. Cadbury makes it - it is called Chixo. Brilliant.