Arrival!

So I am finally here. After an exhausting 9 hour flight with a screaming child sitting behind me, I made it! For so long it seemed as if this day wasn't real, like it would never come. But it has and I couldn't be happier!
After I got off the plane, there they were, the whole Memic-Avdic family holding a huge sign with my name on it. Driving back from the airport, I got a small taste of the city. It's absolutely beautiful. We ate breakfast on the terrace and I felt oh so European with my pastries and expresso.
But the real fun came when we (Alma and I) went to the Naschmarkt, which is the most famous open market in Vienna. It has everything. From clothes to food to wine to beer. Meat and cheeses. Everything. We then met Braco (Alma's husband) and Ian (their son) for a late lunch at a wonderful Turkish cafe. And to top off the day, I found out that we are going to Croatia in the morning for 7 days. Sounds wonderful to me.
I am overwhelmed by everything I learned today and everything I need to remember. It is proving to be a little difficult to communicate, even though both Alma and Braco speak English. Ian does not and gets a little jealous that he's not included in the conversation, but then again he is only 5. Watching him will be harder than I thought, or so it seems right now. Hopefully we can teach each other and I'll be speaking German and he'll be speaking English by the end of the summer.
I can't believe how lucky I am. It is wonderful to be here finally. Wonderful to see Alma again (it's been 12 years!) and wonderful to experience Vienna. I cannot wait for the next few months to unfold. There are so many experiences to be had and things to do. For now I am so jetlagged I can barely keep my eyes open. Good night...or I guess it's good morning.