Page 25 - FF USA Exchange Diary September 2016

DATE: Sunday August 7 Lynda & Pranom The Butterfly House and Farewell Supper.

It is obvious this location has been created by people that love the beauty of nature. By simply walking through
the Butterfly House door you are transported to a tropical climate, where you are surrounded by tropical plants,
landscaped fish pools and beautiful, exotic butterflies. The Owl Butterfly seen here was fascinating in its
appearance. It’s life cycle being that after 22 days it hatches from the egg to become a caterpillar for 60 days,
then forms a chrysalis for 22-30 days. As an adult it survives about 22 days.
There are many beautiful butterflies and plants to enjoy here. The staff are very enthusiastic and prepared to take
the time to share their knowledge. Should you ever be in this area I suggest you take the opportunity to enjoy this
location. Afterward you can also enjoy a refreshing ice-cream as you browse the items for sale.
This visit was on our last day in Medicine Hat and added beauty to a very enjoyable itinerary

The Farewell supper started at 5.30 pm at the Medicine Hat Golf Course. We had a lovely meal again. Line
dancing was included in the entertainment. Our ambassadors had a good time and participated in the Line
dancing, singing our National Anthem and the FF Song. Our Skit was again very well appreciated. Each
Ambassador received a small album with photographs taken of them or the group during our time here. What a
lovely surprise, the Club really looked after us very well.
The ED Gift was a donation to the Fort McMurray Bushfire and Flood appeal and many of our host club were very
moved by this gesture as many had families affected.
Every one enjoyed the evening and there were many hugs with the hosts and the members of Friendship Force of
Medicine Hat. We were very impressed with the team work of Medicine Hat throughout our time here

A wonderful Exchange – possibly one of the best according to the more travelled Ambassadors

DATE: Monday August 8
All Ambassadors departed Medicine Hat today. Most of us went via Vancouver for a few days and then off home.
Gay and Geoff, Ron & Daphne and Margaret travelled on to various places in Canada and the US.