Day Three

Last day of the Youth Forum.

Unfortunately, although i have met some AMAZING people and had some really good conversations over dinner and during the breaks, i am left feeling a little disappointed. i feel like I've been to the Gym and just got really into the warm up and now time is up (Yes i do go to a gym, and like it, honest!)

As i said in day one we wanted more conversation, more discussion and more action. this is something that hasn't really happened and although i have enjoyed the few debates that we have had with the Europe area, there still hasn't been a structured time to discuss with young people from other Areas.

The opening of the World Council itself was unbelievable, (see Ian's Blog) and again, on the bus on the way back from the Salisbury, i was struck by how wonderful, helpful and friendly the local volunteers have been. i sat next to a young man from Hong Kong who was studying at a YMCA School in Hong Kong. His dreams were to be a pharmacist, to study in Australia and also to visit the UK. He had been volunteering all of the previous day and was been picked up after the bus journey after doing another long days volunteering and was looking forward to his day off!. God bless Eric!

Going back to the Gym analogy I'm hoping this is the main workout!