relish in the sun

My metro ride in this morning was full of school age kids holding hands. Their backpacks almost too big for them. A teenage boy gave up his seat when a pregnant woman got on. These are sights which make one proud to be a member of the human race.

Coming out of the metro tunnel, the sun was shining and all the old buildings with their statues and columns were golden. I stopped to have a coffee and pastry (no cholesterol check for the next few days).

I saw a few patients and did some follow-ups from the day before; looking at lab results and calling folks to see how they are doing. For lunch I met a colleague who took me to a Mexican restaurant. I never expected to have a burrito in Europe but here we are, looking out over a park, talking shop and eating salsa while the waiter shouts out our order in Hungarian to the cook.

This afternoon was a going away reseption to the Ambassador. She was appointed by President Bush and asked to stay on a bit longer by President Obama. They showed a side presentation of her many accomplishments. Speeches were made and I got to shake her hand, the visiting FSHP from Moscow.  She thanked me for my service and I wished her well. Deserts and Hungarian champagne were served.  

It is still warm out and seemingly spring. Time for a walk!