(with apologies to Tennessee Williams)

Despite all the difficulties, the many times Miklos moaned that he was too old to travel or that he wanted to die, we both enjoyed most of the trip. We were often with people who love us. When we weren’t it was due to the kindness of strangers. Where ever we went, we always found the majority of the people to be helpful and kind. In times of intense turmoil that we face today, that is an important message to remember.

Strangers made phone calls on our behalf. Strangers helped us handle our luggage. Strangers guided us to the right platforms at train stations. We had a wonderful time on a dinner cruise in Prague, meeting our tablemate as strangers, and ended the evening dancing and singing together.

I am sure we will never take an overseas trip together. It was too difficult for Miklos this time, and only the important family reunion made it worthwhile for him.

It has taken weeks for Miklos to recover from the hardships of changing time zones, making our way through airport security. From now on, our travel will either be short, domestic flights or road trips of a day or less. I feel a little bit constrained by this change. But for now, the focus has to be on Miklos.