Gellivare

Today was our first presentation day for the Rotary Club in Gellivare, Sweden. We began our day with vocational activities. I travelled with Magnus, my host, to his law office where I met his colleagues and we discussed how Swedish law differs from our own. Then, I met with several of the local prosecutors and got a tour of the police station. Very interesting. At the luncheon, we made our presentation and I am happy to report that my computer and attending cables worked just fine. I hope we didn't bore the folks, too much. Tonight is our last night in the home with this host family and then we move along to a mountain resort for our last night with the Gellivare team. I am sad to leave Magnus and Karin Muchler. They, along with their children, Elsa and Anna, have been so wonderful. Not only do Karin and Magnus speak impeccable English, but Magnus' father is originally from Germany and so, where English and Swedish collide, we will use German to rectify the situation. Karin spent time in the United States and has a wonderful sense of style and is a great cook. I really hope to see them again and that they like me enough to come to the U.S. and visit. Melina would love their girls!!!.

Well, gotta get a bit of rest before tomorrow. Everyone here has been great. My only wish is that I could have my friends from home here to share in all this. God Natt!