Still jet lagged...

It's been six days since I returned from Germany, but I'm still waking up at 4:30. Last night I fell asleep as Clara was reading to me, the poor dear.

I had hoped to rest a bit more because I know how fatigue affects me, and because I have my French language examination today at FSI (Foreign Service Institute).

Patricia and I are pretty clear on our bidding list. We'd prefer to go to a "hardship" post on our first tour. We won't go to Abidjan because they're not sending children there; one of my colleagues is married to a Foreign Service Officer in Conakry, so that's likely also out. Feel free to comment if you have any ideas on the remaining six posts.