Little Birdie's Swift Migration: The Eastbound Migration

Live, travel, adventure, bless and don't be sorry - Jack Kerouac

I'm not sure if it had something to do with the weather (70 degrees and sunny), but today, the Portland Airport was the happiest airport I think I've ever found myself in. From the ticketing agent to the TSA agent, everyone I encountered was in what I can only describe as a jolly mood.

Oh Portland - I even love your airport!

I am now writing this from the skies over the mid-west, on my way to Chicago where I will catch a flight to Munich, and from there onwards to Bucharest!

Somewhere over Europe

I am pretty impressed with myself in terms of how little stress I had in getting packed or simply getting out of the door. I've embarked upon my journey with just a small carryon backpack and my shoulder bag. It's funny how hard I usually find it to pack that little bag for a weekend away, but for this adventure, I managed to squeeze in all I need for 2 weeks, plus 4 bags of coffee and my hiking boots!

It's always heart wrenching to see the solemn look in Bella's eyes when she realizes I'm going away. That part is the most difficult. But today I was in the same boat as all those other folks working at the airport. You can't help but feel light and happy when Portland gives you a beautiful spring day like today!

The Bird Has Landed

When I landed, I found that Bucharest is enjoying the same blue skies and warm weather as Portland.

My first glimpses of Bucharest

Paula's windowsill plant has a wonderful story.

Fast forward and I'm drinking coffee in the Bucharest home of my friends Eli and Paula. I love their place. It's quirky and cozy and there's a little succulent plant on the kitchen window that has quite a history. This plant survived, forgotten in a pocket for months!

From what I've seen so far of it, I love Bucharest. We had a lovely dinner in an outdoor courtyard of a building I had on my list of must-see architecture. Hanul lui Manuc was built by an Armenian merchant in 1808.

And now for some more photos!