This was our third world religions conference 72 km east of Vancouver . Far from madding crowds in the serene countryside of North America lies a tranquil city called Abbotsford. This is a throbbing, thriving community nestled in the lap of nature. The city, besides being a gorgeous spot in the midst of hazy mountain ranges, has the reputation of being Raspberry capital of Canada. It is also well known for commodities like such as cattle, vegetables, dairy and their greenhouse nurseries. Abbotsford crops earn a cash income of hundreds of millions of dollars per year.
