Happy July 4th 2006

The American delegation was honored by the ITI-UNESCO Chair by a surprise birthday party for America in our villa. Earlier in the evening he approached me sternly and told me what time he wanted us in our villa. We met at the arranged time and we were surprised by a lovely cake with the American flag in it and we all sang the national anthem for him. It was such a special surprise, a gesture of friendship and kindness that I will never forget.