Just a brief note between hamburgers to say Happy Birthday to the country we live in! On our travels we met some really interesting people who were always interested in the US, the people, and our opinions of world events. On several occasions, people asked if we would like to talk about our country’s politics, and were interested in exchanging opinions.
We met one gentleman on the Queen Mary from the UK who said he served in WWII and had a deep appreciation for our country (and was quick to add that we’ve had better leaders in the past).
Every place we talked with people, I always was amazed at their depth of knowledge of world events and of America’s history. I do think many people we met know more about our country than many Americans do.
During this trip, we came to appreciate many things about America; but also came to see that we could be doing much better in many ways. The acceptance of wind power in Spain is a quick example.
But this posting is not to wax long and certainly not poetically, just to say “Happy Birthday”!
P.S. I hope my many readers will keep checking in as I plan to reflect more on my trip , and to begin to post other pieces about work, life, liberty, Spanish learning and the thrill of grandchildren here in the future.
Hello Phyllis!
Great to hear from you! It is amazing how much time has passed already. And, I too, am still sorting photos – no small task!
I feel more and more fortunate that I was able to enjoy this incredible trip.
Stay in touch.
Hello Sharon & Rich. Have been reading –when I can and enjoying your blog. Glad you are safely home As I read your blog I can’t believe that I have been home for about 5 weeks. It was a great trip and I have fond memories. Still sorting through pictures. I remember conversations about our current leader, Americans driving large cars –gas guzzlers–and of course September11.
Have to run. Take care. Stay in touch.