Pete takes us through the business part of the meeting.
Ed and Judy share photos and information about their recent Elderhostel program in Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park and their subsequent visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park and also their ride on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad which crosses the Colorado/New Mexico border 23 times on its narrow gauge tracks between Chalma, NM and Antonito, CO.
Then Pat and Kurt told us of their Elderhostel trip, Land, Sea, and Skye, in Scotland.
The hour-plus presentation by Jean based on her extensive knowledge of Pakistan where she served as a medical missionary for 40 years was the highlight of the meeting, as she showed photos, artwork, and a DVD on Pakistani life and culture. Her garment demonstrates traditional dress, complete with the shawl, which is worn covering the head when a married woman is in the presence of males.
Jean also explained about Pakistani geography, history, culture, water problems, schooling, government, politics, customs...
... religion, and much more -- an exhaustive lesson on Pakistan which had the audience enthralled and later asking many follow-up questions.
After the meeting, we held our traditional post-meeting social gathering at a local restaurant. Hope to see everyone at our next meeting!
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