Last Day in Pori

Terve, it's Kari again.

Today was our last day in Pori. And we cannot belive how fast the four days have gone.

Today was a busy day of vocational programs. This morning, my host Matti and I met with a local fire station captain to talk about the fire service and tour one of the three Pori fire stations. Patti visited Prizztech, a Pori firm that connects local businesses and educatonal instituations for cooperative projects. Mary met with a local investment banker and chatted about international investment opportunities.

Over lunch, the team gave a presentation to the Pori-Teljä Rotary Club and said goodbye to Antti Harkila (a Pori-Teljä RC member and the team leader of the Finnish District 1410 GSE team that came to Minnesota). It was great to see him again and we have really enjoyed his company over the past few days.

The afternoon was also busy. Mary and Julie were interviewed by Radio Pori. Patti and Kari Kontula were able to schedule an impromptu tour at a local architectural wonder that is not usually open to the public. And Kari learned more about the Finnish legal system at the local prosecutor's office. We all met up at Nina's shop to listen to Julie and Mary on Radio Pori before splitting off to enjoy one last evening with our host families in Pori.

Our visit to Pori has been the perfect combination of city and nature. We've had a wonderful time here!