Two Months Late, We're Finally Here!

We've finally made it to Noumea! The visa process took a little longer than expected, but we are here now and all is well. The 45 hour trek to get here was gueling on the bodies, yet it seems so far that it will all be worth the wait. Susan is now 6 months pregnant, and we discovered Friday that our baby will be a member of the European Union when they reach the age of 14...he or she will be very fortunate!


We will be staying at La promenade, located on Anse Vata beach. Here is a picture of Susan on the Beach. This is a rather touristy area of town, but this makes it easier for expatriates to adjust....and it as absolutely beautiful here!

We arrived Thursday evening, along with a few other couples who will be working with me here, also from Newfoundland. Friday we had a quick tour of the city showing such highlites as the market, the public square and the lookout views over the surrounding bays and islands. So far we both think that Noumea is a lovely city, and we look forward to the next 18 months, and sharing our adventures with you!

Mountains of Paperwork

Hi there!
We are starting this blog in an effort to keep in touch with friends and family (without outrageous phone bills!) while we are away from home on an 18 month work assignment overseas. We are heading far far away from home (Blaketown, Newfoundland, Canada) to live in Noumea, New Caledonia. My career is sending me there on a temporary assignment starting in July, pending successful passing of the rigorous physical and approval of my visa from the French consulate!

Speaking of the visa, I've got a mountain of paperwork in front of me, and a long list of tasks to perform before my application goes in. As far as this entry goes, it's more of a learn-to-blog blog...bye for now!