A few things that I've learned through the jet lag...

So...Despite the considerable jet lag, the unexpected awakening at 2 am as a police car and then ambulance appeared at my neighbor's house (no worries, she's okay), and the brilliant idea to stay up until 4 in order to watch Psych with friends (stupid--yes, regrets--no), I've learned a couple of things since my arrival here in Groomsport.

1.  Always leave your blinds open just a smidge.  Yes, I'm serious.  Because apparently if they're closed people think that a. you're sleeping or b. someone's died.  I know this because my bedroom and living room both look out on the street and it's a relatively busy one for a town of this size.  Thinking nothing of it, I left my blinds in both rooms completely shut today, for the sake of privacy and because they don't really block the light.  Later, sitting in the car of the Pastor's wife in the parking lot across the street, she very kindly asked if I would open them and then gently gave me the explanation as to why.  So today I inadvertently declared to the world in a bold voice, "I am dead!"  Or maybe just sleeping.

2. Even the seaweed is greener here.  Feel free to disagree.  I'll argue my point until you have to shut your blinds all the way.

3.  It's always sunny in Groomsport?  Despite everyone telling me that I should expect rain rain rain, nothing but rain, I've only seen sun.

4.  I'm glad I went to high school in the states.  I'd be in an institution by now if I hadn't.

You know you're not firing on all 6 cylinders when there was a list of things you'd learned in your head just an hour ago and now it's gone.  Perhaps it'll come back tomorrow.  Until then...Here're links to pictures if you want to see what I've been up to.  They're not all my best, but you get the sense of it...
1. A morning hike
2. An evening stroll on the beach