Well, not really. I'm actually in Leuschenault. I really hope I spelled that right! But it is near Harvey and close to Australind and Bunbury. Tomorrow we make our final move to Mandurah and from there, it's a scant few days until we are heading back home. Leaving will be bittersweet I can assure you. I cannot possibly convey to everyone the magnitude of the experiences we have all had here in Western Australia. I see so many things in the landscape that I want to photograph, but I know that you cannot possibly appreciate some of the beauty of this country from just a picture. It's definitely a "you had to be there" type of thing at times.
Today I had another wonderful vocational day at Edith Cowan University in Bunbury. I mentioned a previous day I had there last week at the same campus. This time I met mostly with different people than last week and we had a great time exchanging even more information. It's interesting to me to learn how my job duties back in the US are divided up differently here in WA. I hope to keep in touch with many people I met there so that we can continue the exchange of information we started today and last Thursday!
It seems that my "calling out" of the readers of the blog worked a bit and 2 folks posted on my last entry. However, you both did not put your names, so I have no idea who you are - though I'm guessing one is my father and the other is Frank? - so if you would please care to share your identity, I would be most appreciative!
Also, Lou, I know you are reading and I have been meaning to ask which Rotary club you are a member of. Inquiring minds want to know! We definitely appreciate your faithful reading of the blog!
I hope you all have been enjoying our adventures here in Western Australia. I have met so many wonderful people along the way and made many new friends. I can assure all the Rotarians in District 7770 that this team has gotten the intended experiences out of the Group Study Exchange.
I've said it before and I'll say it once again, you will all thoroughly enjoy the Australian GSE team that will be arriving in the US just after we return home. We've met all but one team member and I cannot wait to see them all again in my hometown of Sumter.
Sorry for no pictures this time around, but maybe once more before we leave in a few days.
Shannon (the perpetually long-winded one who is also desperate for a hair cut!)
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ok, Shannon, I will try this once more. To everyone who has written on this blog. I have enjoyed reading about your adventures and seeing the pictures. You have all given great details. Wishing all of you a safe trip home.
Susan
Y’all are making quite an impression. I read the comments by Henry Hooft, President Elect of the Geographe Bay Rotary Club, and it makes us proud back here in the Shag State. As mentioned by some, I hope that you will stay in touch with your new friends. One of the best benefits of your experience are those new contacts and friendships that you are developing. Enjoy your last week. We can’t wait to see you back home and at our Conference.
Hi Shannon, to answer yr query, my club is Mt Pleasant Rotary and I enjoy everyone's postings and look forward to seeing everyone at the Conference in less than 2 weeks. I also set you guys up for a port tour in Charleston in conjunction with Pat Campbell of the East Cooper Club. We'll all be in one big van for our tour. It won't be as pretty or as much fun as WA, but, it will be something different. ciao y'all
Yes, Shannon, you are right about one being "Dad". I forgot to sign my name at the end. You should have known for certain because of my Shag comments! And I suspect you are right about the other one being Frnak - at least it sounded like him! :-)))) I'l be sure to tell Billy tomorrow that you need a haircut! YFHM - Dad. Known to Frank as BTS!
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