Happy USA Independence Day.

Turnabout is fair play. I want to be the first to wish all DR US expats a happy July 04th. I've had the pleasure to work with many of my US colleagues in the EPA, NOA, US COAST GUARD, and State Environment departments over the years. Two of my aunts married USAF serviceman and relocated to California and Florida so I still have family links there. I was always treated graciously by my US friends and admired them for their hard work and dedication. One of my favourite memories is touring the Riverwalk in San Antonio visiting the old missions and visiting the Alamo, one of the iconic American independence sites.

A lot of the foundation people I meet in the DR are US based. And I see the results of the valuable work they do in the DR.

The Canada-US border ,one of the longest in the world, is an example of how countries can work together to better the quality of life on both sides.

Man, what I wouldn't give to be in Key West today with a few of my female friends. The place is party central USA. Never been there for Independence Day celebrations. It's hard to imagine it getting crazier than it already is. If real estate was cheaper, that's where I'd hang my hat during the winter months. And I could drive there from Canada!