Glad to read you arrived safe and sound. Sounds like you "roughing" it while you are there. I have to hand it to you, I've never bake an egg before, but there's always a first time. This place is truly getting you to think outside the box. LOL!
Enjoy your time there even though the women didn't come along on this trip. I'm sure that you and your GF can find plenty to do and have some fun.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.