Ur Paul Harris egenhändigt
skrivna reseberättelse är följande citat hämtat:
”After four very full and delightful days
in Stockholm, I left for Göteburg by the famous Göta canal. This meant two and
one half days of perfect rest and relaxation. There were few on board and for
that fact I was thankful, but I was mightily pleased to run across a young man
of Swedish ancestry from Chicago. He had been visiting relatives and had much
to tell me. The trip was extremely interesting. The little boat ploughed
through salty seas, inland lakes and the tiny canal making its way through the
countryside and villages. In one respect the Göta Canal is the most remarkable
of all canals. Several times we enjoyed the experience of being lifted from one
lock to another in rapid succession. The little boat literally climbed flights
of water stairs and then after having finally attained the summit, began its
descent on the other side.
Göteburg is the second largest city in
Sweden and beautifully situated on the hills overlooking the river and sea. The
events were sight—seeing, tree planting and a good meeting. The tree planting
was unusual in that it took place in a public park adjoining the restaurant
where the club holds its meeting. If the tree lives, Rotarians of this
generation and others perhaps will be able to look at it from the dining room
while at tending lunch.”
