Perth Time: 10:50pm

Greetings on our last night here in Perth/Applecross. The team had a wonderful send off BBQ this evening and Deb was a great hostess. We will all be so sorry to have to leave tomorrow, but are also looking forward to getting to Kojonup and meeting our new hosts and all the things that await us.

Our hosts here on the first leg of the trip have been more than wonderful. I cannot recall ever having felt so instantly welcomed in my life. I have to say that they have given the Rotarians of District 7770 a very high standard to live up to, but I am sure that the Australian team will have a wonderful time when they visit South Carolina. We are supposed to meet the team some time on our trip and everyone is looking forward to that.

Today held a trip to Parliament House and lunch there as well. It was fasinating to liste to how their state government works. I will differ to Grant though for a more details since he's the state government guy on this trip.

Unfortunately, Lindsey has been under the weather and had to miss today's events. For her family and friends, if you are wondering why she hasn't been in touch, I don't think she's gotten on the net and checked her e-mail in a couple of days, but never fear, she is being very well taken care of. She has a virus that must run its course, but is getting plenty of rest and drinking lots of fluids. We will all make sure she is back on track in no time.

We leave for Kojonup tomorrow morning at 9am and are not sure how often we will have internet access. We'll definitely update the blog when we can. Sorry for no new pictures, but the team is still learning to work the blog and hopefully we can have some new stuff posted for you soon!

I should also include a special hello to my 2 new favorite people - Margaret and Merilyn. (Hope I spelled that right!) These lovely ladies have won the time of Favorite People because tonight when I told them I was 35, they did not believe me and Margaret insisted that I must only be 23. I would say that they were just being nice to me, but when I told my age, Margaret's mouth literally fell open. You gotta love a compliment like that one! *grin*

Shannon