Brussels, Belgium

From post-communism back to the European Union stomping grounds--that was my journey earlier this week. It's somewhat refreshing to go from a $3.50 cab ride across town in Bulgaria to a $55 cab ride half-way across Brussels. Needless to say, I'm glad I'm currently on assignment in a country where I can live like a king on the equivalent of a welfare check.

So, since my last post I have taken some more pictures throughout Bulgaria. I traveled all along the Black Sea up to Nessebar and Varna. The city of Varna is kind of like a communist San Francisco. It has the sea port feel but still the lingering sensation that something from behind is going to rob you. That something that comes up from behind you in San Francisco is completely different then that something that comes up from behind in Varna, but you get my point.

After working on the coast for less than a week, I traveled back to Sofia to start work up in the Bulgarian capital once again. Not many things have changed but it is getting a bit nippy outside. The leaves are starting the change which is nice, but the winters here in Sofia are said to be the most depressing thing ever. I hope to not be here during the first snow, but our project is off to a slow start so it's not looking good. I would prefer to spend my winter on assignment somewhere in Asia. I don't necessarily care if it's cold or warm--I just don't like communism and snow together. Why do you think Hitler failed to invade Moscow during the infamous Soviet winter? Sure, the snow is terrible; but add the even colder atmosphere of socialism and everyone freezes.

On a different note, I found out I will be spending Dec. 22nd through Jan. 4th in Brussels, Belgium. So anyone who is interested in a European winter vacation, be sure to hit me up. I'm not sure what Christmas or New Years day is like in Paris, London, or Amsterdam but I need to find out what city to spend what holiday. I'll have nice housing arrangements set up in Brussels but still would be good to branch out from the Flemish area.

Don't forget to check out the updated pictures! Hope to update more soon.

Cheers.

Wyatt