The week 3 program.

In the middle Sue and Rick the host family of Laura and me

Dean (Michel's host)

Rick is a good and healthy cook

In my blog you read about our first day in Sen Clemente and about my vocational activities.

Besides the vocational activities the Rotary club of Sen Clemente filled an interesting program.

We visited Casa Romantica, a famous and beautiful building in Sen Clemente with a beautiful view. People use it these times for weddings. When we had our tour there was film group who were preparing a beer commercial (Belgian brand), and they were Dutch of course, isn’t that funny? We made the local newspaper as well (http://www.ocregister.com/news/-299472--.html)

This picture actually made it into the newspaper

On Wednesday we visit a presentation of the Dalai Lama. This was a incredible experience. This man is wise but very simple at the same time. He gave us (and 7000 other people) a lecture about conflicts and good leadership. He has a sense of humour and his advice is common since and be good too your children. If you raise good children they will become better people with more common sense.

On Friday we visit Laguna Beach and did our presentation at the Laguna Rotary club. The Laguna Rotarians showed us Laguna beach for the day.

In the evening Laura and I prepared a Dutch dinner for the Sen Clemente farewell party.

We made ‘hutspot’ and ‘stamppot zuurkool’. We bought al the ingredients in the local store and it tasted wonderful. The guests were standing in line for the smoked sausage (rookworst). This was fun. Our host family and other families prepared there own dish as well.

Rick and Sue were surprised about the good taste, it was our time to give them something in return. They made us delicious and healthy food for the entire week. Not all Americans eat fat and go out for dinner. The Sen Clemente area is a really healthy and fun (surfing) town.

Laguna

Our ride was a cadillac oltimer

Preparing Hutspot and Zuurkool, the American guest standing in line for the Rookworst

On Saturday we went to San Diego. We went to the USS Midway, it was very impressive. In the afternoon we did a lot of shopping (also very important).

USS Midway

You cant leave America without going to Hooters!!!

On Sunday Sue’s daughter teaches us the basics of surfing (what a great experience). In the afternoon we d say goodbye to the Sen Clemente host families and met our fourth and last host families from Long Beach. 

     

First our lovely host family;