The 4th of July Tigulian style

Last night, I had the opportunity to watch a fireworks display on July 3rd from a boat on the Tigulian coast. It was interesting to me that the display was on the 3rd. I asked around trying to find out what the show was in honor of, if anything. No one seemed to know with certainty. 

I couldn't help but wonder if the awesome display of fireworks wasn't in some way a tribute to the U.S. It's true that most Italians have an affinity for the U.S. The Italians that I talked to who were born around World War II make no bones about how the "U.S. saved Italy". It gives me great pride to hear such kind words from people who live in another part of the world. So many times we say "Why do we need to be the police officer for the world?". Well I would say as good of reason as any is because the world counts on the U.S. to be the last hope. When real people from other parts of the world say to you "if it weren't for your country, I don't know where we would be." It really does put things in perspective. 

God Bless America- the land that I love for so many reasons! We are definitely not perfect but there many around the world that love us and what we stand for- imperfections and all!