Just flew over the ocean. I'm at Amsterdam Airport and it's about 9:00 a.m. local time, July 13. Waiting for the connecting flight to Bucharest.

So I read my guidebook about Bucharest on the plane. It sounds like it's going to be a memorable place to visit. One item that caught my attention is that Buchaerest has roving packs of wild dogs. Apparently a Japanese tourist was actually gobbled up a couple years ago. I'll try to keep close to the bookstores and libraries.

On the plane I had my first conversation about what I'm doing in Europe this summer. I explained about nonsense, and all that. The guy I was speaking to was an atmospheric physicist, and he seemed somewhat confused, but intrigued. There will be more of that to come, no doubt.

Must to Orange Juice Pouring Station.

Kevin