New Position

Well, it has certainly been an exciting month here for me. I've completed my Dutch course, moved in to my new apartment, and been offered an exciting and challenging new job! The job - coordinating the Dutch network of sexual health, reproductive health, and HIV/AIDS organizations - is hosted at the Dutch Royal Tropical Institute. And I must say, they have one of the most beautiful buildings in Amsterdam.

Check out their facilities website for a few more photos.

Of course, I wouldn't want to get straight into work without taking time for a nice vacation, so Albert and I are currently having a delicious holiday in Spain, outside of Alicante.

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Here we are in Denia, atop of the old castle ruins.
And, perhaps the best part of it all is... the apartment where we're staying is directly between the mountains and the Mediterranean. When I look out of the balcony to the right, I see this:

And to the left:

Now, that's something you just can't beat. So, lots of new beginnings, lots of excitement... but right now, above all, LOTS of relaxation! In fact, I think I ought to get back to that right now...