Tony Blair

Today's photos are not the typical tourist pics of Bavaria. It just so happened that the key speaker at the event we attended was none other than the former Prime Minister of Britain, Tony Blair.

He arrived in the German countryside via helicopter and spent a considerable amount of time talking to the group before taking questions.

I was lucky enough to be near the front of the audience and we were not discouraged from taking pictures.

 Over the years I have had amazing opportunities to hear former Prime Ministers and Presidents. I am always impressed by their "humanness"- even those with whom I have fundamental differences. Mr Blair spoke intelligently and openly on many subjects and it was an honor to hear him talk.

 The event was held inside an un-airconditioned tent on a day that was much hotter than normal in the German Alps!