Marianne worked incredibly hard for this conference. I am sure everybody acknowledged that. She was always her cool unflappable self but then I had to really ask for my ICHIM bathrobe...
I was very proud on myself for negotiating the public transport system in paris. I stayed at the Cite Universitaire and I was glad I brought my electic wheelchair - the distances were immense! I even took the RER. The trick is to get the phone number and enquire about the accessibility before attempting it. They will advice you on which buses to take etc.
I have also been to Rimini for a trade fair. My best recollections are the accessible beach, the food and the coviviality.

Seafood like this every night
And a full table at dinner every night
Other news...I was asked to start the job in Coventry on the 24th so I am on the move again. Busy, busy getting stuff sorted out.
And uigarden.net is back online again-thanks to Christina. I accepted to be in charge of the november issue - and that is before I even applied for the job....