Lost

Okay, moment of despair here. Well, despair is really too strong a word, but it’ll serve my basic purpose.

I feel so lost here. As big as the city is, I feel trapped in my small corner of the downtown area. I don’t understand enough to get around on the transportation system, and I’m hesitant to get lost (still worried about my budget and taxis). The few Americans, Canadians I’ve met have spent years here, however, and still don’t speak the language. So I figure if I make a real attempt at learning the language, I’ll be much better off at the end of one, two years. Still don’t know how long I intend to remain abroad.