Today, I am heading to see my pal Dean. In true geek fashion, Dean and I started chatting in a cafe when he was showing some other guys his new iPhone. It’s so funny to me that I have made so many friends based on their technology preferences. Way back in high school, I made at least two really good friends because they owned a Texas Instruments TI-99/4A computer. Now you have a really good shot of becoming a close friend if you have a Mac, iPhone, or have a 3CCD video camera. Although, many other geeky tech toys would also qualify.

Oops! Almost missed my connecting train in Duisburg. I made it but I hate this stop because I have gotten stuck here too many times.

Heading back to Köln now. Dean and I geeked out and he made a ton and a half of Indian food. And I completely fell off the non-smoking wagon. But in hindsight, I kind of expected that.

Say hi to Dean.