He is familiar.
24 days ago, I left the United States and touched down in The Netherlands. For the next several days, I would visit 3 European countries, 3 cultures and 3 places so rich with history that it would be difficult to share this experience with others. Our travel group would be immersed in four different languages, 2 forms of currency and countless situations that felt...well...unfamiliar. I remember our outbound trip faced many delays. With our first goal to land in Warsaw, Poland, we missed a connecting flight. Amsterdam would be our unexpected home for the night. I walked into an unfamiliar aiport terminal, connected to a train station, and I simply searched for English words. I needed those words to lead me to a Hilton, a familiar hotel. I remember opening my first menu in a country where Dutch was the official language. Hmmmm...the words "Texas burger" were familiar. However, should I really order that? Operating plugs, light switches, toilets, showers, room key...
