Welcome to São Miguel!

The wifi at the pousada de juventude (youth hostel) loads at a a glacial pace, belying our subtropical climate. I'll have to post more substancial updates when I'm on UAç's wifi, but for now here's a quick update:

• Our group this summer is small, only seven people. 
• Everyone is hella nice though; no drama on the horizon!
• We four girls are roomies, and of course one of them is distantly related to me. #saojorgeproblems
• Followed Professor Adao like little patinhos (duckies) from the pousada to campus this morning.
• Definitely had some first day of kindergarten butterflies.
• The University of the Azores (UAç) reminded me a lot of West Valley: small and surrounded by nature. I'm going to like it here.
• (Finally?) Added horrible cafeteria food to my college experience. I suppose I was overdue.
• Already learned a ton of Azorean history, and it was just the first day of classes!
• Some of that history took place right next to the campus!
• Went to the opera, mingled with some big shots. 
• Introduced to and going to be in the paper with the Azorean Minister of Culture!
• Brushed shoulders with the President of the Azores!
• Had my first introduction to Ponta Delgada night life.
• 3 euro caiprinhas? Yes, please.

São Miguel, you and I are going to get along just fine.

Pineapples, tea, and amateur geology opportunities on the horizon for the weekend. I might even finally get a chance to go swimming!

Catch you all up on Monday!