Updating From Fr. Leo in Qatar

Dear Milt,
The community here has been very welcoming and gracious. I have faced a "revolt of the gadgets," with technical problems in getting my computer hookup (still no wireless service at home), cell phone, (one charger did not work) airconditioner (started to leak water on my kitchen cabinet), and even my watch (now repaired). Later this morning we have the convocation for the new students, and I will introduce the students who will offer prayers at the beginning, and I will close the ceremony with a benediction. We move from one air-conditioned bubble to another and thus do not suffer from the heat, as do the construction workers we see outside. Education City is going through a massive expansion, with new university buidings going up (Carnegie Mellon's skeletal structure is nearly complete--they currently share space with us). Our building is supposed to be finished by Sept. 09, but many are skeptical.
....... I start Arabic classes again tomorrow morning. I will sit in on the intermediate class taught by a new faculty member from Egypt, which will continue the same program I was in on the Main Campus last summer. There will also be a gentleman coming in the evenings to work with intermediate-level faculty--he focuses more on writing and reading religious texts, which is perfect for my purposes. Once the Univ. of Qatar opens the end of Sept., I may do some things there as well.
My apartment is lovely--3 bedrooms plus 3 balconies. I have been going to the nearby mall to put the finishing touches on the furnishings.
Give my regards to everyone.
Leo