Arrived :)

I finally arrived to Leiden! So much has already happened the two days I have been here. I have a couple of "PTL's" throughout my adventure so far :) So I got to Philadelphia and headed to my gate where my plane would be taking off. I sit down and happen to look over my shoulder to see this girl with a Leiden booklet. I was so thrilled and introduced myself so we were able to ride the trains and find a taxi to get to Leiden. The first night we all went out as a group to a pancake restaurant.. I am not exaggerating when I say that it was the biggest pancake I have ever seen! I was exhausted from only getting about 30 min of sleep on the plane so I went to bed around 9.
 I am living  in an apartment building and my roommate Lauren just arrived today so it is great to have some company in the room. Central College, who I am going through, is located about a 30 min walking distance from my apartment so I am definitely looking into purchasing a bike. 
So what I have learned so far is that everyone in Leiden rides a bike. These bikes come in all shapes and sizes. Some have a seat in the front and the back to carry extra people. Some have baby car seats, and the rest are regular. You can find bikes parked all along the street and in front of places... It is so funny! Today I got a cell phone and an internet cable. I was so proud of myself because I was able to find my way back to my apartment 35 min away without a map and asking for directions. That was a great feeling since I have only taken that route 3 times since I have been here and since I am awful with directions! ha! I went to the grocery store and had a hard time picking out items since everything is in dutch. Lauren and I made sandwiches for dinner and it was after finishing that I realized we needed to bake the bread ha! It has been a good adjustment so far. The Lord has been so good!