Washington in the District of Columbia has to be one of the most energising places in the world and Virginia beyond is one of the most beautiful.
Three Presidents' Club Trustees engaged in a week long packed schedule of events surrounding the National Prayer Breakfast.
The Irish Delegation was involved in soul searching meetings and stimulating engagements with groups from the United States and leaders from 180 other countries. There were Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Prime Ministers, Ministers, Ambassadors, Generals, Parliamentarians, business people and men and women from faith based organisations.
In advance of the main event (the breakfast attended by President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Tony Blair) the two highlights for the group were the welcome to Capitol Hill by Congressman Mike Doyle and a welcome reception co-hosted by the NI Bureau and the Irish Embassy.
Those attending were entertained by East Belfast songsmith Brian Houston at gatherings throughout the week. Brian's 'week' was followed by Radio Ulster listeners as he phoned in details of his progress.
In addition to the social element of the week, local politicians Carmel Hannah and Danny Kennedy together with Mark J Finlay and Richard Treacy met with groups from Gaza and Columbia to talk about lessons to be learned from Northern Ireland in peace and reconciliation.
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