I am here in Baku

Hey everyone!

I am finally here in Baku.

Currently, we have had some difficulties finding Bill and I a place. Landlords here are very reluctant to give rooming to two single guys. They are afraid that they will have women over all the time and don't want to have problems with the neighbors. It is understandable and we have tried to assure them that this wouldnt be a problem, but most people don't really trust one another I guess haha.

Anyways, this city is incredible. It is this crazy mix of Western, Turkish, and Russian culture, but is distinct and its own in a lot of ways. As of right now, Bill and Amanda should be starting classes within the next two weeks. They are working at an American run school that has a little over 100 students. Bill and I went and saw their small school yesterday. It seems like a great place and is right down the street from the President's house.

One crazy situation that I can't expand much on is Jillann and my own situation. Hopefully we will be meeting with out administration today. I only have met him at the airport. Apparently, he is a very wealthy businessman and has put together his own school. Things are not totally in place just yet, but as far as we know, we may be working at a highschool, university and also possibly with some other people high up here teaching them English. Nothing is official yet so don't take that to the bank! But, we do start Monday and have yet to really know what exactly we are doing. It is crazy, but we know that dad has something planned.

If you would, keep us in your thoughts as we try to figure out what is going on in this coming week. Think hard about us and ask that we would be prepared. Standards and expectations are VERY high.

Thanks all and as soon as I know what exactly we will be doing, I will let you know. Hope everything is going well back in the States. Come visit me! You will not be let down by this beautiful city.