Reception at the US Ambassador's Residence

The committee was hosted at reception held in our honor at the residence of the United States Ambassador to the Slovak Republic. There is not currently an Ambassador here (nor in any European Union country), so we were hosted by the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Keith Eddins. The Chargé d’Affaires (with the added "ad interim") is the chief US diplomat in Slovakia in the absence of an Ambassador.

Mr. Eddins was a very gracious host, the food was very un-Slovakian (the guacamole was a big hit) and everyone had a good time. It was interesting to talk with Eddins and learn a little bit about his work. He really is a diplomatic jack of all trades representing all interests of the United States. The house was up in the hills overlooking the City. Great views.