The European Union's Nobel Peace Prize
I have made it safely through all of the security checks in Philadelphia and am currently waiting to board my plane for Milwaukee. Took the opportunity to have a Philly cheese steak in Philly (if one counts sitting in the airport as Philly). Heard a complaint that the restaurant didn't use cheese-whizz so that meant it wasn't a real one, but regardless I thought it was delicious. Hopefully I have the energy to make it home tonight cause I miss the family. If not I will stay at my mother-in-law's and drive the rest of the way tomorrow morning.
Busy last day. Had a meeting with the European Council that ran late with little time for lunch. Went to NATO whch banned all electronics and pictures and that ran late as well. Headed down to Grand Plaza one more time this evening. Had a traditional chicken with cream sauce. Visited and waited for the lights to come on at Grand Plaza one more time. To quote my Marshfield, WI (French Teacher) Jo Ann, after this trip, I will never be the same again. To my college and grad student friends, good luck with your studies. To my teacher friends, enjoy your summer and good luck with your students next year. And finally to our sponsors from the EUCE (especially Csanad) thank you for everything, it was an unforgettable experience!
Bfast again includes fish, fruit with champagne, meats, cheeses, rolls, eggs, and juice!
We found our Moul (mussels), very good! Still prefer the meal last night as my favorite. Also starting to learn and understand a little bit of French. Still struggling with the idea of eating dinner at 9pm every night but at least tomorrows session doesn't start until 10am. Have only two days left - boy does time fly - and I will definitely miss this place but the amazing memories and new friends will hopefully last a lifetime! The weather and personality of downtown Brussels is amazing in the evening.... See you tomorrow
Met with three individuals from the External European Action Committee about trade agreements, US relations and environmental issues. After the presentation had the opportunity to chat with them outside of the office in more formal settings. Very nice and brilliant people! Going out to dinner for try number two for the moul (mussels).
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