Words for Vanessa
Dedicating a tree to Vanessa at Kew Gardens
March 9, 2007
Clare Shakya wrote about the day:
Friday at Kew was wonderful. It was fantastic to know in what esteem Vanessa was held by her work colleagues. They had such great things to say about her and they rang so true. That she was German efficiency and latin passion. That if she did not agree that she should do something then she may not do it - but that she often was the one who got things on track and could do the job of many people at one time. That two of her bosses reflected it was not always clear whether she was the boss or them. The Kew boss, Bob, was particularly lovely. he gave your mum photos from her work - some of which are truly wonderful.
Anyway, it was a lovely day.