It is not often that traveling as an
American you get such a warm welcome as one does in Kosova. Since its
declaration of independence was first signed in 2008 making it one of
the worlds newest nations, Kosova seems to have but one hero to thank
for this achievement of independence; Bill Clinton. Streets named
after him, signs around the city proclaiming his name, and a statue
in his honor can be found around Pristina, this tiny nations capital.
In the city center you will find the
infamous “NEWBORN” monument with the American flag waiving high
in the air along side the flag of Kosova. All around the city
American flags hang, hamburgers are being sold, and little pieces of
America can be found. It was a most unfamiliar experience to be at
the former house of the Kosova President where the Declaration of
Independence was signed and to have someone shake my hand and thank
me and my country. It instilled a sense of pride and although we are always in the eye of the world for the controversial actions we take, there are people out there thankful to our great nation.
No comments:
Post a Comment