Day 26 - Thessaloniki

We have returned to Hotel Luxembourg after a lunch with RC Thessaloniki Panorama.

This morning has been a final opportunity for vocational experience. Becky has spent the time in Anatolia Primary school, Jon returned to the National theatre and Richard met up with Rtn Nikos and spent a morning in court. Each of them descibed the experience as being fantastic so it completes the programme here on a high note.

Before lunch we have had our final meeting with DG Panos and Rtn Takis. We were pleased that Theano came along too to say goodbye to us. Tomorrow is our last day here. Time to pack our luggage, prepare for the journey home and the return to work.

Saying goodbye to D2481 is difficult because the team would like to stay longer. Jon has been offered a placement with the national theatre and both Becky and Richard are imagining working here in the Greek sunshine.

We wish to record here our thanks and appreciation to DG Panos and the Rotarians of District 2481. We have loved our time here, been treated as friends and learned a great deal. The GSE programme has changed our way of thinking, provided an opportunity to reflect on our own way of life and made dreams real.

Thank you to Rotarians here and in District 1050 for making this possible. Our intention is to continue with our blog and we look forward to sharing our experiences with you when invited to do so.