Well I'm back safely in my house. DC and Dance Company workshops and the first day of ballet and seeing my friends again have kept me busy and happy since arriving back in the states.
I loved all the families we stayed with in Europe. I didn't cry once of home-sickness, even though of course I missed my family a little. I never felt like I was in danger or lost or anything either. Most people's reactions were very surprised and worried and like maybe they thought it was a bad idea, so all their worry and warnings just made the trip seem even more safe.
The culture of all the places was really neat to see. Since we were almost always in houses and didn't do too much touristy stuff, you got more of a feel for each country and each unique way of life. I made some amazing friends that I will never forget. They were our substitute family while we were there and they each wanted us to feel at home. They were so generous and nice and welcoming.
Ruby and I got along really well considering we were 2 sisters stuck together 24-7 for more than a month ;) It was nice to have her to just laugh with me or help decipher accents and we really bonded and created some amazing memories. We laughed a lot :)
Coming back to K-town, everything is pretty much the same but I'm glad to be home. Sometimes I feel like I'm trapped in this little nobody town, but it really is an amazing place with amazing people, and it's home. I didn't really realize that before now. Although France is gorgeous and relatively safe, no one really knew all their neighbors like here and they had to have really secure locks, alarms, gates, etc. Just in case.
I'm thankful to have a home-base like Kaysville, and I'm really thankful for trips like these that give you a wider perspective and increase your knowledge and expand your horizons, and make you realize just how lucky you are.
I loved all the families we stayed with in Europe. I didn't cry once of home-sickness, even though of course I missed my family a little. I never felt like I was in danger or lost or anything either. Most people's reactions were very surprised and worried and like maybe they thought it was a bad idea, so all their worry and warnings just made the trip seem even more safe.
The culture of all the places was really neat to see. Since we were almost always in houses and didn't do too much touristy stuff, you got more of a feel for each country and each unique way of life. I made some amazing friends that I will never forget. They were our substitute family while we were there and they each wanted us to feel at home. They were so generous and nice and welcoming.
Ruby and I got along really well considering we were 2 sisters stuck together 24-7 for more than a month ;) It was nice to have her to just laugh with me or help decipher accents and we really bonded and created some amazing memories. We laughed a lot :)
Coming back to K-town, everything is pretty much the same but I'm glad to be home. Sometimes I feel like I'm trapped in this little nobody town, but it really is an amazing place with amazing people, and it's home. I didn't really realize that before now. Although France is gorgeous and relatively safe, no one really knew all their neighbors like here and they had to have really secure locks, alarms, gates, etc. Just in case.
I'm thankful to have a home-base like Kaysville, and I'm really thankful for trips like these that give you a wider perspective and increase your knowledge and expand your horizons, and make you realize just how lucky you are.
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