Gumption.
Stealing is stupid.

So I discovered my camera was missing this morning while unpacking.  Actually, an entire pocket of my checked baggage is empty.  A bracelet, necklace, camera charger, the sunglasses I’m wearing in my picture, and … worse of all … my camera … is gone.

I talked to the Faro International Airport security. After 10 minutes attempting to understand Portuguese, I was transfered to the airport police.  Nothing.

Talked to Aer Lingus. Nothing.

Talked to O’Hare International Airport “lost and found.”  Nothing.

I can’t think of anything much worse right now. That’s when my friend responded, “well, at least you don’t have AIDS or something.”

True.