I remember taking G107 at IUS and I even remember my professor’s name, Gerald Ruth. I expected this entry level Geography class to be all about countries and where they were in relation to other countries, but instead, all I remember covering (please note — it’s been a few years ago) is clouds and climate and dry bulb/wet bulb dew point temperature stuff. ::groan:: Lately, I’ve been corresponding with a meeting planner in another country… a country I knew absolutely NOTHING about. Slovakia.
I now know that Bratislava (where their event is to be held) is the capital city of the Slovak Republic, is in Central Europe, and borders Austria and Hungary. I now know that to get there from the US, you fly to Amsterdam (AMS), and from there to Vienna (VIE).
I guess the reason I’m sharing these facts with you and find them interesting now (as opposed to thinking this info was boring as all Hell when I was younger) is simply because our new clients and friends live there. I love hearing about the weather, find it fascinating that while in Vienna my favorite brother on the planet is staying directly across from the Opera House where Mozart and others played, and in the very room once occupied by composer, Richard Wagner. I even find myself wondering if the dude stayed in that room more than once since he was known for turbulent love affairs — or only once since he was also known for running from his creditors. =)
Some of you may find this interesting… and others? Not so much.
Happy Tuesday!