The final five...

This is my last week in Geneva. I had the day off and went to Yvoire, France on the boat. It was so nice, just what I needed- a day on the lake in the sun! I am now down to my final five days in this international city.

This weekend, I leave for the peacebuilding course. The complete reason I am in Geneva. I am so excited for it to begin! We will have 25 participants in the course, literally from all places around the world. Each has a different background and all bring various experiences. Some were former police men, some are border guards, others work for their countries' department of foreign affairs, or heads of state. We also have participants in the United Nations. I am excited to learn from each of them!

Part of the training will be in the forest. We will simulate situations that peacekeepers experience in the field. Although, this is meant to be a surprise, so I will have to tell you after it happens. Being a policy geek, it will be a great change to live out the "peacekeeper" lifestyle and see what happens when people work in post-conflict settings. More soon!