Day 21: Baseball and Thanks

Today I went to watch the San Francisco Giants versus the Boston Red Sox!!! So much fun at the AT&T stadium. The place is really spectacular. Right on the bay and we had great seats high up to the right of first base. We could see everything and had a view out over the bay itself.

The game was really interesting, and I think it's something I could really get into. Even though we lost 12-1 and we left in the 7th innings (at 11-1 down), I still had a great time.

The whole day was pretty long, but a nice way to finish off my Sabbatical.  I've met so many nice people, and seen so many amazing places, that its hard to believe its all coming to and end. But it's been great, and I'm looking forward to coming home.

So this will be my last blog from the US. I'm going to post a few pictures when I get home, just to finish off, but want to give out a list of thanks.

Thank you to Bishop Mary, Brian and the staff/committee members at El Camino Real for showing me how your Diocese operates, and making me feel so welcome.

Thank you to Fran and Dick for your hospitality, taking me to a Baseball game and giving me wine!

Thank you to Cass, April, Laurie, Sean, Shannon and all the staff and writers at Bishop's Ranch for giving me the gift of staying in such a wonderful place and teaching me so much.

Thank you to Mary, Christy and Jim for letting me stay with you in the beautiful redwoods, and to Sarah for putting me up in San Jose and being a friend throughout my trip.

Thank you to Mum, Dad, Hanzi, Ellie, Dan, Tris and all my other friends and family who supported me (and put up with me) before and during all of this.

And last but not least, thank you to the Diocesan staff who allowed me to have this experience (and again put up with me), especially to Helen and Robbin, without whom I would not have been here. Thanks for kicking my ass into gear guys :))

Ratty out