I'm so sorry! It's hard to tell over this forum what is a joke and what isn't. It's nice, but no substitute for face-to-face talking!
Ah, it's very pleasant. Hot, of course, but it's always hot there. The sand gets in your ears, but if you can ignore it, it's a wonderful country. Always exciting!
Then you can expect one! I will try to think of something creative for a native New Yorker. And getting the first box open is the hardest. And then the second one is the hardest. And so on!