Sigonella, Sicilia (Italy)

Slept until 0830L. Took care of more emails and then played video games until lunch time. Ate at Galley and, as I was leaving, noticed that some buddies of mine from Fort Worth had arrived (I watched them do a missed approach...). Went down to the hangar to meet up with them - hoping they would take my pottery home. Turns out they were willing - what a relief (don't know how the mail would have worked)! Went shopping for a few more souvenirs with Craig at Auchan - actually found a new one down in the outskirts of Catania (close to the airport). Even picked up some things for Shanti and Tron... Got back to the hotel around 1500 and spent some time packing my box for transport. Called home but ended up missing the family. Had dinner at the Galley and then worked on genealogy for a few hours. Watched TV and then headed over to meet the guys on their return for the night. Helped them get checked in at the NAS Sigonella Navy Gateway Inn and then met them at Jox for a few drinks. Chatted and relaxed until after midnight. Planned to go to bed when I got back to my room but discovered the NASCAR race was on - ended up staying up a few more hours...