I think I will start with the end. The reception after the opening ceremony was a time to meet colleagues and friends including some not seen for many years. Sheila Wall was a classmate at Queen's and a good friend. It was great to visit. The opening ceremony was incredible. I can't describe the stage except it was a garden on stage. Some ballet-acrobats did a beautiful demonstration of movement. Bas Eenhoon, President of KNGF, welcomed us and spoke of the need for PT to take its place and responsiblity within the healthcare scene. We must be"Shrewed as a snake. Peaceful as a pigeon." WCPT speakers spoke on the Global flow of Communication, our importance in World Health Organizations and how PT is a benefit to all. Dr. Lorimer Mosely spoke on Aiming Higher - He spoke on physiotherapy and how we all affect the brain. Everything is a product of the brain including interactions. The brain, in a complex way, puts two and two together. Physiotherapy has always changed the brain and we are ideally suited to target it. Princess Marguerite was present for the ceremony and helped to "water the garden" - the growth in PT in every way.
Lots of walking and biking. Took the country tour - cheese farm, windmill and a houseboat village. Wonderful country side! All but 2 people were PTs on the tour - just a coincidencet. One was Betty Yundt who I did courses with at UBC but we had never met face to face!
Cheers
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