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Development news: For the past 6 weeks or so, contractors have been gutting the Blue Mall in Cupecoy, removing ductwork, suspended ceilings, partitions, hardwood flooring, and all of the escalators. There are huge dumpsters out front, and heavy equipment is entering the building regularly through an oversized opening. Word on the street is that a development company is planning to convert the old commercial space to residential units.

A development company working in Indigo Bay -- a company that has the worst-conceived name I've ever heard, "Vie L'Ven," which is both unpronounceable and meaningless -- seems to be behind the continued despoiling of Indigo Bay, with lots of new concrete buildings (apparently, they are residential units) being constructed.

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Your cabin steward may not be making that little towel animal for you. Someone else is making a variety bag for him/her and they store that bag under your bed and pull out one a day.

Everybody thinks they made that for you with your towel while you were gone.

When I drove by the plane last night, workers with a forklift were unloading items from a couple of air cargo containers -- presumably parts for the repair. This morning I saw a group of workers, apparently either disassembling the damaged landing gear, or somehow (I'm guessing) preparing to install the recently arrived parts.

My wife and I just returned from a Viking cruise to the Eastern European capitals with a three-day stopover in Romania. Surprisingly, we liked the country very much, especially Transylvania and the city of Brasov. Romania is a compilation of pre-communistic (until 1989) economy when everything was gray, to a vibrant city. Lots of modern buildings near the old Stalinist buildings. Plenty of outdoor restaurants, and an interesting history, Of course, the Carpathian Mountains are spectacular, second only the Swiss Alps. Can't speak knowledgeably about its economy, but there are a lot of "haves" and "Have Nots"{. The people are very friendly and proud. I would certainly do some economic research before moving over there and spend a couple of week or so exploring the country. Their government is pro-growth, but that has multiple meanings. Good luck and please share your knowledge on this forum.