Quite ready to work with me!

It is of course no stretch of rhetoric to say that Reykjanesbær has a special connection with the United States, and then on top of that, my museum has an exhibition originally created in the United States and a replica Viking ship that was sailed to the United States. So I thought it probably was not too much of a long shot to ask the American Embassy if they wanted to work together on some sort of programming or event at the museum. An embassy rep. came by today (we had GREAT Thai food in Keflavík!!) and we chatted about possibilities.

Business and contacts and mutual benefit and whatever else aside, it felt so nice to speak English and to just be my American self. I wanted to give her a big hug when we were done. Except I tried that once with the American Ambassador a few years ago, and it did not go over so well.

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M Girardin said…
Wow! What a great idea... That has the potential to be an awesome exhibition/event. I am so glad the American Embassy is so anxious to help work with you on this endeavor. It will be interesting to read how the project unfolds. Good luck! (However, the burning question still remains... did you hug the Embassy Represntative or not?)

Also, good to know that if one hopes to find good Thai food, they can always find some in Keflavik... can't say as much for Louisville, KY. However, if someone has the desire for a deep fried turkey or some grits... we're you're place!
October 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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