Made it!
So I have arrived in Guadeloupe safe and sound. My bags got held up in Miami, but it actually worked out for the better because airport empolyees had to fit my super bulky/heavy luggage into a van and cart it my current residence (pictured above). Ha, suckers!
My first few weeks in Guadeloupe I am staying with a Gwo-Ka singer named Marie-Line a her 13-year-old son Cyril (picture pending, my MacBook is down). They are extremely nice, laidback are helping me to get acclimated. I am lucky to have found them, thanks to my cousin Reggie.
I am getting settled now, I have unpacked a bit and am trying to get my “Carte de Sejour.” I need this card before I can start other important processes such as opening bank and cell phone accounts. Unfortunately, this is proving a bit tricky.
I spent Thursday morning in front of a government office jockeying for position amongst 60 or more other foreigners trying to get an appointment. Alas, I got nowhere, but I’ll figure it out. Stay tuned!
It’s great to know that you are settled in and comfortable where you are. Also, stay confident you’ll get it.