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This week was the regional consular officers workshop here in D.C., so I was able to meet the eight other folks around the world who do what I do. Four of them are in their second year of this work, so it was a wonderful opportunity to learn from them. We did a couple of team building activities after work, including going to a Washington Nationals baseball game and doing an escape room – something I’d never heard of before. You’re in a room as a team and have to solve a series of puzzles to get out. Our theme room was based on popular culture from the 80s (yes, we managed to escape!). Afterward we donned some goofy hats for a photo.<\/p>\n

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My new gang<\/p><\/div>\n

Yesterday we drove to Maryland, a little north of the Chesapeake Bay to go to a rug show at Kristin’s house. Obaid, one of our rug sellers from Islamabad had a lovely variety that he brought over, and of course we left with not one, but three. I had forgotten how much I love looking at them and the process of deciding which of these little children to bring home.
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With Obaid and Kristin<\/p><\/div>
\nFrom there we drove to Alexandria for dinner with Kevin and Helen Stewart from Arkansas. We had a blast – they are so smart and funny. And as a bonus, Kevin’s sister Abby is a chef, so we enjoyed her wonderful cooking.<\/p>\n

Another busy and fun week!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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