I got up around six and had a nice four mile run around the campus. It's a beautiful place. I had breakfast at the motel and then took the free bus back to the Durand Building, which houses the Aeronautics group. I had some nice conversations with my host Kathrik, who I met for the first time. And I also spoke to members of his group. I had lunch with Kathrik and long-time friend Juan Alonso at the Faculty Club. After lunch I had some more discussions including an extended tour of Ron Hanson's very impressive shock tube laboratory. He has the education of graduate students refined to an art. After more discussions, I gave my talk at the Center for Turbulence Research at 4:00 PM. There was a very good crowd, including some distinguished faculty present, and I hope I provided them some food for thought. After the talk Kathrik, Juan, and I retreated to a fine Indian restaurant in downtown Palo Alto for a feast. Later I walked back to the motel and polished off a day's worth of emails. To bed.
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