Sunday, April 19, 2009
Saturday in KC
Our first saturday we went to Nelson-Atkins Museum and after that we spent time with our host families.
We the girls went shopping all afternoon... Yssel & John, of course they did not go shopping, but to a Bar to watch a Basebol game and recieve lessons...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Another day in KC Missouri
I had to put that tittle because I am always being corrected since on the other side of the River is KC Kansas ehehe
This morning we had the first presentation to a Rotary Club - Kansas City Plaza - it is a breakfast club.... which means that the meeting started before 8:00 am!!!!! This club has nearly 70 members, with young and not so young members. We did impress them with our truly african presentation, and each of us with a particular style. I enjoyed this meeting, it was a new experience about how things can be done in a different ways with the same objective.
After that lovely experience, we went to our vocational day... and for what I can say we all enjoyed... we all learned and exchange experiences. I will be more detailed about my experience, because my mentor- Shannon- and I work for the same company... yessss and what are the odds????? I was able to check that we may be in different continents but it runs nearly the same way, but of course that I learned something, that perhaps may be implemented in Moz. I visited two different sites, I heard a conference call with people from other cities from the US(Shannon introduced me to her co-workers which was really nice).
After that lovely experience, we went to our vocational day... and for what I can say we all enjoyed... we all learned and exchange experiences. I will be more detailed about my experience, because my mentor- Shannon- and I work for the same company... yessss and what are the odds????? I was able to check that we may be in different continents but it runs nearly the same way, but of course that I learned something, that perhaps may be implemented in Moz. I visited two different sites, I heard a conference call with people from other cities from the US(Shannon introduced me to her co-workers which was really nice).
After that amazing morning we went to have a lunch at the Braai house.... where when we return Candice will make a small performance on "Hi can I help you" - they scream to attend you....
The afternoon was totaly dedicated to Museum visits... the first was the World War I Museum, AMAZING UAU WOW MARAVILHOSO... it's a audio, visual and physical museum, if I can say that, butI have never ever seen a museum like that; it tells the story like you are there, and you can not think that is a museum with only things form USA, its is from all over the world, and our tour guides were just increadeble, catived us
The next museum was Jazz Museum, were we can listen to jazz musicians and see how an orchestra runs... they also have a bar with live music, and Candice just went crazy and told everybody that it was her birthday.... heheheheh free champaign for her....
Again the team enjoyed a wonderful day... days that arent to be forgotten. And shows what a family Rotary is.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Day 1 in Kansas City
The day started off by the introduction of Tourism in Kansas City and to add to the overall experience, we had this session in an office overlooking a beautiful part of the city, from which various tourist attractions were pointed out to us. We learnt alot from this introduction and were also given an opportunity to talk about our own countires and the beauty thereof, which attracts tourists from all over the world.
For lunch, we had great food and the best of company. After lunch, we went to the City Hall, at which we attended a City Council Legislative Session to receive a Proclamation, presented by the mayor of Kansas City. Once again we were braced with a wonderful warm welcome from the people of Kansas City. Therefater, we went to the City Observation Deck, which is also situated in the City hall, where we got to view Kansas City and surrounding areas from a 'bird's-eye' view; it was amazing.
We later obtained greater insight into the news paper of Kansas City, The Star, upon a guided tour of the newly erected building of the newspaper. We were presented with the history of the news paper, the production process and many more.
WOW!, being the only word with which to describe the following; "The Sprint Centre". It is an oval shaped arena, which hosts major concerts for some of the world's best artists and other world class events. We were all stunned at the beauty of this centre.
Off with our hosts families to further establish Kansas City as our new home.
For lunch, we had great food and the best of company. After lunch, we went to the City Hall, at which we attended a City Council Legislative Session to receive a Proclamation, presented by the mayor of Kansas City. Once again we were braced with a wonderful warm welcome from the people of Kansas City. Therefater, we went to the City Observation Deck, which is also situated in the City hall, where we got to view Kansas City and surrounding areas from a 'bird's-eye' view; it was amazing.
We later obtained greater insight into the news paper of Kansas City, The Star, upon a guided tour of the newly erected building of the newspaper. We were presented with the history of the news paper, the production process and many more.
WOW!, being the only word with which to describe the following; "The Sprint Centre". It is an oval shaped arena, which hosts major concerts for some of the world's best artists and other world class events. We were all stunned at the beauty of this centre.
Off with our hosts families to further establish Kansas City as our new home.
Off to Kansas City
Yesterday, on 15 April 2009, we were off to Kansas City. With much anticipation for our departure to Kansas City, we had an early start to the day. Sad as it was, we left our new friends that we made in New York and the the place that became our home, even though it was only for a few days. After a long wait at JFK International, as a result of the delay of our flight, we departed to Kansas City at 5:30pm. Travelling toKansas City, we faced yet another time difference and fell yet another hour behind our fellow Southern Africans, the total of which is a seven hour difference. The flight was good and we also met a number of interesting people on board.
We arrived in Kansas City, to be very well received by the Rotarians, who were very eager to make our stay as comfortable as possible and to provide us with the best that Kansas City has to offer. From thereon, Kansas City become our new home. The welcome dinner was wonderful, a great way to familiarise ourselves with what lays ahead .
Tired as ever, we were on our way to bed, eagerly awaiting the day that lays ahead.
We arrived in Kansas City, to be very well received by the Rotarians, who were very eager to make our stay as comfortable as possible and to provide us with the best that Kansas City has to offer. From thereon, Kansas City become our new home. The welcome dinner was wonderful, a great way to familiarise ourselves with what lays ahead .
Tired as ever, we were on our way to bed, eagerly awaiting the day that lays ahead.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Few Days in New York.
After a long 18 hour flight Team Capulana arrived in New York City. We got through customs and to our hostel without any problems.
We've had a great time in New York. We've been to Times Square, the top of the Empire State Building, a boat cruise around Manhatten and the Statue of Liberty and various bus routes around the city visiting the famous landmarks. Coming from a nice warm Southern Hemisphere summer the cold spring has really made an impact on us. Layering of clothes has become the norm!
We leave tommorrow for Kansas City to start with our "Official" GSE!
We've had a great time in New York. We've been to Times Square, the top of the Empire State Building, a boat cruise around Manhatten and the Statue of Liberty and various bus routes around the city visiting the famous landmarks. Coming from a nice warm Southern Hemisphere summer the cold spring has really made an impact on us. Layering of clothes has become the norm!
We leave tommorrow for Kansas City to start with our "Official" GSE!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Team Capulana has left SA
The GSE Team representing District 9250 left for District 6040 (Kansas, Missouri) on 11 April 2009. There was great excitement as they left from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. John and Yssel are going to have their hands full with these girls. The beginning of one of the great experiences of a lifetime. Enjoy!!!!!!
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