HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!!!
What was the team up today..... It's a Beautiful day here in Jeao Si the tourist city of hot springs ,spa's and mountainous country side. This city and it's surrounding area's has had something that all reminds us of home with it's population, geographical reference to the big city and way of life. It could also be day 19 and all the little things will always Pop up. Either way we were all excited to share our experience with our new host of Yi-Lang area, who as always have been nothing short of amazing.
Well what didn't we do. It's never a dual moment on a GSE trip. Today we all had personal visits set up for the morning and afternoon.
Shannon had a great trip to community Health Centre's, groups that work and help integrate populations with disabilities, as well as a trip to an old age home. Which she had the pleasure of meeting a 105 year old women smiling away. As well as a great story of an 80yr old women that hadn't been saying much in the last 4 years and upon Shannon's and my visit came right up to speak in English. The nursing team had there jaws on the ground, and the whole moment afterwards was very moving.
Ashley with a great trip to meet with Rotarian Stock, learning the ins and outs of stock trading in Taiwan and the info on how they keep things in check to provide the population with a stable economy.
Ashley and Mike also had the pleasure of meeting the CEO of the Farmers Credit Union today and there local operation to maintain a strong stable operation for all farms. I know after talking with Ashley and her link to loans with small business with RBC, found it a real treat to see how the credit Union was working with the farms to help promote and see success in their industry through local bank practises.
Mike sadly had to join me on my Spa day trip..;) Our great host Peter Lee, took us on a site seeing trip in the morning to a look out of the Hotel district of Jeao-Si. Followed by a quick trip over to one the most amazing displays of Orchids we've ever seen. To end the morning before lunch with the Man spa as we travelled into a moment of tranquillity and serenity with little fish nipping dead skin off our feet, Orchid infused spa's and so much more. You were looking at some seriously relaxed Men.
The afternoon brought great preparation for Laura's Birthday Dinner this evening, Peter Lee was kind enough to take the whole team to a fish spa bath for a little exfoliation of the feet to look our best. With Mike giggling like a school girl and most of us following in toe (like the pun?)
Once the team was done feeding the fish Wendy, Mike's host family took us to a well renowned Artist and Tea room for a beautiful tasting of local tea's. Lilly flower, Green Zen, Lemon grass and many more.
However the Big Day was Laura's, with her amazing Facebook post which we all loved (liked on FB) and her Birthday was off. Starting with the tour of Yi lang University Campus on the mountain with Host family and Professor. Gaining insight and knowledge on local plants foods and there sustainable growing projects on campus. She was even able to have a cup of coffee from beans grown right off the property. After what I heard was a great vegetarian lunch, Laura had the pleasure of visiting an Eco Expo garden that is only opened for 2 months of the year. Relaxing day of local wild life and great hosts.
To wrap up a day there's no Birthday with out a celebration. As we all gathered at Will's Wine House for a private meal and wine tasting, complete with Birthday Cake. Great night of celebration, filled with laughs, hugs and Princess crown's. Happy Birthday Laura!!!
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