Day 6
The day began with a visit to the Wheelchair Foundation, followed by lunch at Cafe Esin, and a New Year's Eve party at the Durants'.
   

The Wheelchair Foundation is located in beautiful Blackhawk Plaza in Danville.
Amy Harris told us about the overwhelming need for wheelchairs in the world.
Our group posed before a map showing locations to which wheelchairs were sent.
The fabulous auto museum is part of the Blackhawk Plaza complex.
Cafe Esin is a top-rated restaurant in San Ramon. Esin is a Turkish lady chef.
Esin and her husband Curtis deCarion hosted us for a memorable lunch.
Cindy Durant graciously welcomed us to a New Year's Eve party in her home.
We were treated to gifts by Cindy, David, and his mother, Ellen (on the left).
Our guests from Merzifon and Friends of Merzifon members were treated to dinner.
The two Mayors, Cahit Toprak of Merzifon and Chuck Escover of Pleasant Hill.
The Sister City Mayors are joined by their wives: Laura, Chuck, Cahit, Melek.
Mike Harris and Dawn Block arrive as the party is ending and we are leaving.