Tuesday

Still no sign of my host, so no work today I guess. Spent the morning sleeping (much needed) and then headed into town with one of my new friends, Thomas from the Czech Republic. Saw some really good stuff, including the giant central market (incl. goat heads, giant squid). Then home for another nap (I could get used to this), and then out for a run. Got lost in a desolate urban wilderness of thorns and burning rubble but luckily there was an enormous pack of wild dogs to chase me back out in the right direction. Home for a shower, then a giant meal prepared by the Italian contingent. Pasta and ice cream (of course); delicious. Volunteered to show-case the delights of English cuisine on Thursday night (ha! they've a treat in store). Invented a series of elaborate games to help us remember each others names, then retired to bed.
There's no alcohol anywhere to be had, which is quite refreshing (not least in the mornings). Relying on our un-lubricated social skills in new situations happens so rarely these days!