We’re over Georgia now, the former Soviet Republic and site of tension between the US and Russia. U2’s Bono is singing “Love and Peace or Else” in my ear which strikes me as rather ironic.

A little later on this trip we will be over Iran, Afghanistan, and, I think, Kazakhstan (Lisa’s note — we flew well north of all of these places so don’t worry parents). My geography is pretty good but my mental map of this region is a lot like my early maps of New England before we moved there. The chances of us moving to Central Asia are remote.

Not much to report yet. Europe was a little disappointing, but only because we were corralled into a secure “lounge” for travelers in transit.

Saw my first honest to goodness Bollywood films today. One, Swades, was pretty good but not what I was told to expect. The other one though, had all of the crazy singing, dancing, and thin plot lines I was hoping for. Two star-crossed lovers from rival families attend University: revenge, hijinks, and dancing in the Alps follow.