Consular outreach

I really love consular work. It provides the opportunity to serve U.S. citizens abroad every day, and to feel the impact of that service. Itʻs interesting, fulfilling, and gratifying. This week, we were contacted by the family of a 103-year-old U.S. citizen who wanted to renew her passport, but because of her frail condition couldnʻt travel to the embassy. So the ambassador and I traveled to her.

She generously gave her permission to share the photo.

Vianden

A friend visited from the States and we went up to Vianden for the walnut festival. While it had rained for a few days prior, and the rain returned the day after, the day of the festival dawned sunny and perfect. We got there just as the festivities were beginning and toured the castle before wending our way into the town to taste the sausage and walnut schnapps.

The origins of Vianden castle are from the 10th century.

I loved the beauty of this curved line....