Europe Day One

Today, yesterday, or whatever day it is, I was treated to the joy of flying KLM.  Wow, what a difference in service and quality compared to what we in Canada are used to.  Even when comparing the flight that I just had to Westjet’s best day, it is no comparison.  The food was not only edible, but tasty.  Red wine was complimentary, and the media centre on their planes are impressive.  I still didn’t sleep, although I did try.  I think I am doomed to not sleep on planes.  I even tried the Chad Moss trick and took a couple of Gravol, which did nothing for me.  So, 2 movies later, and 9 chapters into “In Defense of Food” and now I am on a train to Arnhem to visit the folk at Giesen, to check out their work, and perhaps start the ball rolling on a new roaster.  I have to say that I am enjoying the book, and it is refreshing to read something honest and direct.  What I really like so far is his bent towards eating and enjoying food, and not just downing it for nutrients.

Part of me wants to call home and check on everyone, and then I remember it is 4:30 am in Edmonton.

As I wait in Arnhem, Wilfred is coming to get me, from some other town (just a little screw-up).  The joys of international travel.r