Breakthrough

So today was a milestone day for me here in the UK. For 5 months I have steadfastly held by my conviction that I would never operate an automobile over here. We generally have enough able and willing bodies to drive our work cars when we go off site, but today I found myself in the predicament of being the only capable person. Mind you, I haven't driven a stick shift in years, and our company cars are Volvos and Audis.

But I saddled up that pony and took the reigns, and I must admit I did good. In fact, I rocked. It was a little strange shifting with my left hand, but the clutch and gearbox are situated the same as the U.S. so it's not bad. With the exception of a tiny curb (barely noticeable, really) I avoided all pedestrians, fixed objects, and road signs, which some of my co-workers cannot say the same.

On a quick, non-sequitur note: Paris was awesome and I'm halfway through touching up the photos. I should have them uploaded this weekend.