One of the best parts of being a U.N. kid is getting dragged around to diplomatic gigs. However, it's a completely different scenario when you are introduced to the Venezuelan Ambassador because you are the only family member who is supposedly fluent in Spanish. Apart from embarrassing myself by getting the Spanish equivalents for 'eggs' and 'Thursdays' mixed up and potentially being a bit too casual while addressing his Excellency, it was a fun morning to mingle with the VIPs. The event was organised by the Venezuelan Embassy to unveil Simon (read with an accent) Bolivar's statue at The University of Namibia. It was an honour to see the liberator of Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia and the founder of Bolivia propped up proudly on marble and cement.The perks: two fantastic performances by the Police Band
and The Kalhari Cultural Group (or grupo de cultural)
And I was a satisfied foodie:
1 comment:
that thing definitely does not look appetizing
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