Where am I in the novel?

Today I reached page 78 of the third draft.

Some observations:

I have incorporated approximately one page of my previous drafts into this draft.

My characters´ names: James Weaver, Quinn Carroway, Elliott Carp, Bishop Lyle, and Calgary Lyle. The characters in the second part will sport less white-sounding names.

The conception of the novel occurred during my spring break of 2006 while I was shaving. Since then, my murderer has transformed from a young woman to a young man, and my victim has transformed from a middle-aged woman to a middle-aged man. For those of you who don´t know, my novel is about murder and the third world. I would say more, but can I trust you? I´m talking to you, internet. Can I trust you?

I intend to finish the first half of the novel by the end of September, at which point I will begin writing about Nicaragua. I am at once very excited and very nervous to write about Nicaragua. It has always been easier for me to write about places when I am no longer living in them. One thing in my favor is the timing: my friends Mick and Julia return to The Netherlands at the end of September, so it will be a natural transition. Looking back at my first three months here will come more naturally.

If anything, I´m slightly ahead of where I thought I would be. Mid-December still looks good for the send-off date to my readers. If you´re wondering who my readers are, you´re one of them.