"There are some large lakes not terribly far from here," he suggests. "I'm not sure how frozen they are. And there are oceans on either side of the country."

But he remembers how overwhelmed he was his first few days - weeks even - here. "In the meantime, if there's anything I can help with, do let me know. I was quite disoriented right after the confluence. And if you have a taste for tea, I have quite a habit. You may also wish to find some local clothes. I found I was uncomfortably recognizable in my home garments."