So, Jenna and I are back in the States.  We flew back on the 23rd.  Obviously, our blog is lagging way behind, and we haven't been very quick about getting it caught up.  We've been applying for jobs and watching a lot of Buffy.  Still, I want to get the rest of our posts - most of which are written out and just need to be transcribed to the internet - completed.  We're keeping this blog as much as a record of posterity for ourselves as for other readers.  I'm starting with our write-up about being in Sarajevo.

As a post-script to Budapest, I offer you this photo of Hungarian energy drinks:

You can just imagine the marketing meeting where they came up with these titles.  "We need to push the envelope here, people.  Think edgy.  What are some English swearwords we know?"

"Hell."

"Excellent.  More?"

"Butthole."

"Too scatological."

"Pussy."

"Yes!  What does it mean?"

"I don't know, sir.  I heard it in an episode of South Park."

"Whatever, it has a good ring to it.  Sounds tough, and energetic.  Great work, team.  Christmas bonuses all around."