In the evening of the last day, we attended a reception hosted by Mr Nicholas Scott, Minister for the Disabled, at Lancaster. Later that day, I met up with my best friend, Wendy, who was doing a two-year course in Leeds. She then took me to the Natural History Museum. Although I would have loved to see the rest of it, I had to return to attend a barbecue at the Maria Assumpta Convent with the other delegates. By this time, all the delegates had become familiar with one another and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Picture shows delegates dressed in their national costumes.
On Monday, I left for Brixham, Devon, where I was to enjoy the beauty of the countryside, the purity of the air, the warm summer's sunrays and the cooling breeze. While London had captivated me with its massive buildings, excellent architecture and the antiquity of them all, I was also deeply taken in by Devon's tranquillity, the quiet lifestyle of the people and their friendly, warm and generous nature. The holiday was indeed a dream come true. I experienced the greatest joy in being where I was and having the company of my best friend Wendy, who came to stay with me on the last two days of my holiday in Devon. During the trip to UK, I made many friends and brought back many happy memories.