I 
                        was the first to arrive. I knew without a doubt that several 
                        other devotees would visit from neighbouring countries, 
                        but I had no idea to what extent. I was surprised that 
                        the next devotee, Nitai Sundara Prabhu, arrived all the 
                        way from the United States. Following over the next few 
                        days were groups of devotees from Hungary, UK, and other 
                        parts of Italy… a truly beautiful international 
                        gathering comprising more than six countries of origin, 
                        excluding states and provinces.
                        
                        Sripad 
                        Goswami Maharaj arrived later on the same day I did, on 
                        Monday 15th May. From the first moment when we welcomed 
                        him at the airport, he began to inspire us with his preaching 
                        - telling various stories and explaining philosophy - 
                        providing the Krishna-katha to quench our thirst.