So Long, Farewell... GSE & the Inland Empire

I have just completed an absolutely amazing GSE journey over the past 5 weeks in Southern California. To find out more about the teams travels, visit the GSE website at www.gse2007.blogspot.com. Thanks to Redlands (and Cheryl) in particular for a great farewell party - it was a wonderful way to conclude a life changing experience.

My top 10 for the GSE (this was a tough one, there were about 100 things I could list!)

1. Having the privilage of staying with my absolutely fabulous GSE host families (you know who you are). Spending time with you has been the highlight of the exchange - sharing home cooked meals, Mothers Day, Anniversaries, and great conversation and friendship.
2. Meeting all the inspirational Rotary Clubs and Rotarians - the club meetings and district conference were a hoot.
3. Having the opportunity to undertake vocational days and significantly expand my understanding of the US health system. Ok... now for the fun stuff in no particular order....
   
4. Being a ´wild hog´- touring Redlands on the back of a Harley Davidson Electra Glider.
5. Rooting for the local baseball team - Go the 66ers!
6. Lunch at ´The Del´ in San Diego
   
7. Big Bear - it was just my kind of town - hiking, boat parties and great restaurants (Cafe Mambo of course)
8. Yukka Valley BBQ - a true bush barbie with red dirt, willy willies and ...emus!
9. Hospitality tent at District Conference (lets see, what drinks did I try... sangria, mojito, margarita...I lost count after that)
10. Dinner at Raw Sushi - a great party and atmosphere (and the most amazing sushi I have ever tasted.

And the last most amazing experience - spending time with my amazing team members - Rebecca, Clare, Jill and Jeffery. I am going to feel very lost without you on the next leg of my journey. Who is going to tell me what to wear, where I should be, where I have been and wait patiently while I decide what to eat at the restaurant.. I will miss you all, and CU soon back in Australia.