It has all finally come to an end. This has been a fantastic opportunity for me and one which I will always remember. My thanks to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust for firstly having the confidence in me and for all the help and assistance in making these trips a reality. I appreciate the chance to widen my knowledge of my own work and that of the many kind people in both Finland and Canada who gave so freely of their time to assist and explain their systems of work to me. I have made many contacts and friends throughout the process. I have also spent time discovering the cultures of both countries and I hope participated to the best of my ability even when called on to get into a really hot sauna and then jump in a freezing cold lake. The host was impressed with my efforts and the fact I joined in. I still don't know if this really is a Finnish tradition but hey I was an ambassador. To those of you I have encouraged to apply get the applications in as this is a tremendous opportunity to enhance your skills on a global scale. Last but certainly not least I want to thank Dave Bowden for encouraging me to apply, Colin McAlister for assisting and suggesting Finland as a worthwhile centre of excellence which it truly was. Austin Treacy and Brian Erskine for being my referees and Julia Weston from the trust for all her guidance.
I am leaving on a jet plane tomorrow..............
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