Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 4:13 PM

Greetings to all.

I arrived safe in Brasov, Romania, with my son, this evening.  I expect my luggage to arrive tomorrow or the next day.  The flight from New York to Rome was delayed by more than one hour, and I was put on a later flight from Rome to Bucharest.  That is how the luggage was delayed.  The flight from New York to Rome was one of the best and most enjoyable I have had:  friendly pilot, explaining all the reasons for the delays; friendly cabin crew and good food; and a pleasant flight.

As usual, I was up all night Monday, finishing some last-minute preparations.  Two of the Moldova boys came over in the afternoon and helped me.

Tuesday morning I left in good time and took public transportation to the airport.  Everything went well.

My granddaughter was glad to see me, and I had a little gift for her.

Thank you for your interest, your encouragement, and your prayers.

God bless you all, and Merry Christmas and Craciun Fericit.

Charles
Brother Charles
Frate Charles