A light rain was falling as we rode to the Hilton but it did not dampen our spirits.  We were on our way to the largest event of the year for the U.S. Embassy, the annual Independence Day celebration. It's quite an honor to be invited to this event.  Mostly it is the diplomatic community, government ministers and senators, and other dignitaries.  Of all the years we have attended this event, this one was hands down the best.  Good food, good atmosphere, good decorations, good music, good ceremony.  Just an all around great evening.  We feel special to be on the permanent list of invitees.  And we were able to have our picture taken with the Ambassador.