it's cool to be an american abroad again

[Gatekeeper777]

Suddenly, it may be cool to be an American again abroad
Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | 3:15 PM ET
Canadian Press: William J. Kole, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

VIENNA, Austria - She was a stranger, and she kissed me. Just for being an American.

It happened on the bus on my way to work Wednesday morning, a few hours after compatriots clamouring for change swept Barack Obama to his historic victory. I was on the phone, and the 20-something Austrian woman seated in front of me overheard me speaking English.

Without a word, she turned, pecked me on the cheek and stepped off at the next stop.


EDITOR'S NOTE - William J. Kole, AP's Vienna bureau chief, has covered European affairs since 1995.

He should have followed her he could have had a better memory then a kiss. lol