Today is to be an easy day, at least from a physical point of view. We are all dressed up in uniforms because today is the first presentation day. But first of all we visit the Old Windmill in Grenaa which is now a cultural center. Although it is only just after breakfast, there is already a spread of drinks and nibbles available. We fear these good people might be eating left overs for a bit. The view from the top over the town of Grenaa and the surroundings is very impressive particularly because of all the greenery and the flowers everywhere.
After this we go on to the Kattegatcenter. This is a beaut acquarium, set up by Grenaa Rotarian Knud Bruno Andersen. We get to see a man feeding the sharks by dunking his hand with fish into the water for the sharks to snatch them up. The camera is poised but I forget to take pics because I'm too busy holding my breath.
All goes well however and as far as we know the man still has two hands.
Then it is time for the lunchtime Rotary meeting. This is taking place in a nearby Conference Center. It is very big and very impressive. The meeting - and presentation - is to be held in a conference room after we have had lunch in another part of the complex. Just a tad intimidating, especially for she who is already nervous about the presentation.
I was taken there a bit earlier to see about someone to help me set things up. First came the technical man and when he didn't know what else to do he fetched a practical man. A little later came a smart man who looked over everyones shoulder and passed comments. In the end I claimed the seat in front of the computer and did what I thought was right.
When the time comes, the music and the slideshow start up ok, but the curtains won't go down properly. Finally it is all happening.
Apart from Max and Jenny Post who saw the presentation on my tiny computer in the bus, none of our team have seen it before. It goes well and seems to be appreciated. I'm the only one who knows that the music was not quite in sync.
The exchange of the banners is the easy bit. But already we are beginning to realise that none of us will have enough banners to go round. Here in Grenaa three clubs are involved in hosting and entertaining us. It is likely to be the same in other host towns.
The meeting finishes spot on time and we are taken into the old part of the town to do some sightseeing and shopping.
Ditching the formal clothes is also quite important for the weather is really hot. The Danes assure us this is unusual for the time of year. We must have brought it with us from Oz.
There is a little time for a quick rest before we head off for an evening get together. This is our farewell night from Grenaa.
There had been neither grace nor national anthem at the formal meeting. But for social gatherings the Danes like a bit of music and singing.
First we have a little concert by a handful of members from a large brass band, some of them Rotarians themselves.
Music lover and flute player Michael de Groot's host happens to be a very competent pianist. So they had a quick rehearsal together and surprise us with a couple of pieces at the dinner.
Then it is our turn to sing. Due to lack of practice we are mainly loud and enthusiastic, but the audience still seems to like it.
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