The Arts Association was again a blend of volunteerism, community involvement and exhibition space that has worked so successfully in Oregon and that I would like to see of more of in Barbados. Taking into consideration that the Barbados National Art Gallery should be close to finally having a home, concepts like artists in residence, Art Express in the schools, community classes and student galleries will be high on my mind. Mind you these associations are filling a huge need in the community that we do not feel in Barbados, as there are no trained art teachers in elementary schools in Roseburg.
Sande of Creative Images was a great final visit where they are a full graphics and marketing firm, owned by the Seven Feather tribe. She also drove me in her BMW land shark - booyah to Ken!
We had a great Italian lunch and tour at KPIC the TV station in Roseburg - where the business community were feted by the catering class of the local community college.
The day ended with our final club presentation at the North Roseburg club. It was bittersweet as we ended our run of 14 presentations, but we had fun and gave a bow that we are definitely going to have to work on for the District Conference! my lasting memory will be having a conversation with four middle aged to older Rotarians who questioned me voraciously about my hair! They were so polite and curious and all loved it!
The next day Tom took the team on a day outing where we saw where two rivers meet at Colliding Rivers Viewpoint, a salmon fishery, the awe -inspiring Wilson Falls, lunch where I had a tasty philly cheese steak, and the Wildlife Safari in Winston where I got to get up close and personal with George, the bull elephant!
Words cannot encompass the beauty of the Falls. I was in hog heaven - could have stayed there all day. Besides the Redwoods that was the most beautiful Landscape that I saw - sorry Crater Lake - you're monumental and stunning but Wilson Falls was intimate and fantastical. The nine year old Nerys would have died and gone to heaven if she had seen this fairy and elf fueled environment.
The Wildlife Safari was lots of fun - we had personal encounters with Giraffe, Bear, Lion and Elephant, as well as countless other animals. For those of you that know me you will understand my child like joy at being able to pet George the elephant. I do not need to buy an elephant during this trip (something I always do when travelling) because I have the most awesome memories. Thank you so much Tom and Dell for arranging this for us, that is an experience I will never forget. Only thing I regret - the yak licking my door handle - yeuck!
The day finished off at Ine's host family, a veterinarian who lives on a beautiful ranch with horses. The barbecue was delish as we enjoyed the scenery and talk of past GSE experiences.
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