Saturday

So, brought in 2 boxes of donuts for the guys this morning. Did some more meteorology work, at noon I headed out with a high time pilot, mainly flying for the UN in Sudan, french guy. Bought me a beer at the restaurant, not comparable to belgian beer, but it's no use in comparing things any more.
When you're a tourist you can demand excellence, but when you're a someone who is staying in the country for longer periods of time, you have to live with (& be content with) what's available.
If not, you'll keep bitchin'/complaining and the stay will lose part of it's charm. There's a fine line between critique and insult here. Diplomacy is key.
Went out to this store called 'Army & Navy' store, which is just one big outdoorsy supply store who sell goods at very affordable prices (e.g: a descent sweater for +/- 20 $)
So what's it like celebrating your birthday in another country ? Well, I was just discussing the exact same thing with a german guy studying here. He hasn't celebrated his birthday or christmas with his family for the last 4 years. It's definately tough on you, but you get over it. That's the main conclusion.
So what did I do for fun today ? I got home today, the homestay lady got out to get some meat and I just cranked the stereo. LOUD. Filling every nick and crack with of the old house with sound. What's a nice track for this occasion: 'Joker and the Thief' by Wolfmother seems to fit the bill nicely. Suggestions for future occasions are welcome though.
Posted some pics of the runway lights in the morning, an oldtimer (plane) running up and a nice black mustang. Will redo the runway lights one, one of these days, because I'm not getting the desired effect...yet.
Stay tuned for more to come & take care.