Wow, four years in Kosovo without ending up in a mental institution! It's hard to believe it but I've really been here that long and the time has flown by. Previous 4ths have been on the weekend so I was able to throw a BBQ but this year, it was on a Monday so it ruled out a party at my place :( But, I decided to take my friends out to dinner at Hani 2 Roberti, a very nice restaurant near the MHQ. It was a grand night and lots of fun. We not only celebrated the 4th but my four-year anniversary. Strange to think that it has been that long!
In other news, there were three explosions in Pristina on Saturday night. Two grenades were thrown: one into a travel agency next to Irish Pub and one into the parking area of the Government Building. Then an explosive device was attached to a UN vehicle in the MHQ compound through the fence. It's the second time that this has happened in the compound. We joke about it being UN-Security but these kind of things make you think about it. There are no claims for responsibility and the SRSG sent out a letter asking the staff not to speculate whodunit but to continue working towards the goals (like packing up and leaving!) I find myself being cynical at best right now but for all the talk of progress, it's evident to me that many things are just lurking under the appearance of being calm.
