After our experience at the bridge we went back to the hotel where we were to have dinner with the Rotarians from Mae Sot. It was an unbelievable experience and I was moved to tears several times throughout the evening. The Rotarians, once again in my experience with Rotarians have gone above and beyond. They had decorated an area outside with a small stage, tables and chairs; there were paper umbrellas and lanterns hanging from the trees, fresh flowers everywhere, a big sign welcoming us to MaeSot and each and everyone of our flags were displayed! When they greeted us they presented us with a necklace made of jasmine and wrapped an embroidered scarf around our waists, there were girls in traditional Thai dress as well. They had a band and the girls in Thai dress performed throughout dinner. Dinner was a huge buffet and it was fantastic. We sat with the wife of one of the Rotarians and she told us how she had picked the menu herself and the flowers were from her garden. It was all so very thoughtful. We were also all presented with two cups and saucer set that are hand painted with Rotary Peace Through Service. We then had some singing and dancing...I got pulled up there by one of the Rotarians and had to dance in front of everyone, I was so red! But had a blast and then everyone soon joined in and we all sang together too. After all this we were then called to the parking lot to send up 30 'balloons' which were giant paper lanterns. The Rotarians had to travel to Chaing Mai to get them for us. We lit a round piece at the bottom of the lantern and then had to hold them up to keep the paper from catching fire until there was enough hot air to release them into the sky. As you release them you make a wish. I went and thanked each and every Rotarian that was there, their hearts are so big. They have done so much for us.