Golden Arches

Occasionally we take the girls to the Golden Arches (McDonalds) not because we miss the food, but because somehow when we're inside a McDonalds we feel like we're a little bit closer to home. We can order food that we recognize (usually) and although the ketchup must be purchased (nothing is free) and there are no refills on the soda, you can be sure that a decent bathroom is available.....although it's always a good idea to carry a little toilet paper with you since you can never be sure that even a McDonald's bathroom will be adequately supplied. I've also observed that learning to drive in Romania has actually helped me as I push my way through the McDonald's line. After standing in line for 10 minutes I realized that the people who were behind me were actually now in front of me. This must be reminiscent of communist days when people had to wait in line for hours just to get bread.....As the girls were eating their Happy Meals and I was enjoying the satisfaction of surviving the McDonald's line I had to laugh at noticing that I was eating a hamburger when I was sure I had asked for the fish sandwich. To her delight, Lexi ended up with an ice cream sundae with her meal. Daniela was very understanding. But the clincher for me was the small piece of paper located inside the Happy Meal toy. There written in 32 languages, yes 32! were the words WARNING: Do not aim or launch at face. Do not use projectiles other than those supplied. Wow! It seems that McDonalds has gone to a lot of trouble to protect their best interest. You'd think they could at least provide a little toilet paper!

Our camera is on the fritz so no new photos to share until we can get a new one.

Shannon