On Following Trump's Trip to Europe, etc.

[OldHippieChick]

3. When I heard the itinerary earlier today I immediately thought how

difficult it was going to be for him to get through it. True, he has more stamina than many 70-year olds, but he is still 70 years old. This kind of trip is hard on the body of a 50 year old. One only has to look at how tired Obama was after a trip like this. You're sleeping in a different bed every night and eating food w/ which you are unfamiliar. Sleep is elusive and digestive regularity probably even more so.

He is completely uncurious about the items under discussion and will fight sleepiness at all turns. If it ain't about him, he is bored. He can only impress so many people w/ intel secrets before somebody tells him that they don't want to listen as they now fear for their own confidentiality.

There is a reason this is his first trip to another nation. He could not put it off any longer. Up until now he could insist they come to him, kiss his ring and flatter him or, better yet, stay in one of his hotels. This entire trip makes no sense to him and I can only wonder if Melania can help take some of the edge off by her mere presence.

I want to hope he won't embarrass us any further, but know that is probably fruitless. I will just cross my fingers and pray to any god that will hear me that we escape w/ most of our friendships intact.