Total downpour with thunder and wind at notre dame. Seeking shelter in cafe! Our drinks were 28 euro thanks to location. Ouch, but it was a weather emergency. The F family saw on news that Loire valley had fist-sized hail during this storm. Good thing we brought helmets. Surely that can't happen twice in one week, can it?

Traveling companion AJF found this great product shown in the picture. The Cleva attaches to one's bra allowing one to convert hoochie clothes into work attire. I knew I forgot something. Only 9 hours and 45 min to go.

Some delicious German plane fare. Potato salad and roggenvolkornbrot (ingredients: whole rye meal, water, and salt -- seems both wet and dry at the same time, cold to the touch in the package, beloved German bread) A German wonder! Backtradition seit 1871.

Roggenvolkornbrot as art. The great state of Washington by EF. The artist enjoys sustainable living, stamping out disease, and depriving others if their right to street parking in his free time.

We made it onto the plane without incident. Daisy was dropped off at the Downtown Dog Lounge with strict instructions to euthanize her at the slightest sign of trouble. We again declined the option to "entice her to eat with beef tripe if she isn't eating well." If they want to clean up the diarrhea, be my guest. I seriously doubt that daisy will starve herself. But if she does, I hope she goes fast at $47 per day. Thankfully, we are seated by the F family. ...