A group of six Peruvian Rotary Club members made their way through the valley last week and saw the best of what Drumheller has to offer.
The Drumheller Rotary Club hosted six female members of the Rotary Clubs from throughout Peru who were on a friendship exchange, and Drumheller was a hit.
Patricia Devoto of Lima explains the exchange is a tour of Southern Alberta. They are in Alberta for two weeks. They arrived in Calgary on July 2 and were able to take in the good old Calgary Stampede. They then headed to Lethbridge before arriving in Drumheller.
The Peru exchange participants billeted with local Rotary members were treated to all the sites of the valley. They were out to the Atlas Coal Mine, the Last Chance Saloon, a behind the scenes tour of the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Passion Play Site.
“It is wonderful, you have a wonderful museum about dinosaurs,” said Devoto.
On Thursday, July 12 they were at the Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club where they did a presentation on Peru for their hosts.
One highlight during their visit was meeting (and stealing a kiss from) a local RCMP officer.
After Drumheller, the contingent headed to Okotoks before heading home.
They are enjoying the hospitality of their hosts.
“People are very warm here, it’s lovely,” said Devotos. “When they received us, their arms were open. We feel as we are at home.”
