Saturday, January 21, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
What an August.
Obviously, I am not with it enought to post things when I actually write them.
The end of July found us saying yes to having a French young adult named Ismaël, stay with us for a month.
It was quite the experience. One I would do again, but next time with eyes wide open.
The goal for his visit was to practice his English and learn about America. I think we helped him accomplish both. He spoke English rather well. And he got an ear full of American History.
Before his visit, I never really thought about the rich history in the Northeast. Within three hours of our house, we can visit: the city of our nation's beginnings, a winter encampment of our revolutionary solders, our nation's capital, the battlefield of the turning point of the civil war, the city where so many people first entered our country and where a grand symbol of liberty continues to stand. And you can even dip your toes in an ocean.
While Ismaël was here, we took him to see Philadelphia, Washington DC, New York City, Ocean City, NJ, Gettysburg, Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Poconos, Honey Brook, PA. As Gary put it, we took more little vacations in August than we had in several years.
I am also glad Ellie and Josh had another young'un to interact with. The dynamics definitely changed when a teen was with us.
Maybe you too could host a student from another country.
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The end of July found us saying yes to having a French young adult named Ismaël, stay with us for a month.
It was quite the experience. One I would do again, but next time with eyes wide open.
The goal for his visit was to practice his English and learn about America. I think we helped him accomplish both. He spoke English rather well. And he got an ear full of American History.
Before his visit, I never really thought about the rich history in the Northeast. Within three hours of our house, we can visit: the city of our nation's beginnings, a winter encampment of our revolutionary solders, our nation's capital, the battlefield of the turning point of the civil war, the city where so many people first entered our country and where a grand symbol of liberty continues to stand. And you can even dip your toes in an ocean.
While Ismaël was here, we took him to see Philadelphia, Washington DC, New York City, Ocean City, NJ, Gettysburg, Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Poconos, Honey Brook, PA. As Gary put it, we took more little vacations in August than we had in several years.
I am also glad Ellie and Josh had another young'un to interact with. The dynamics definitely changed when a teen was with us.
Maybe you too could host a student from another country.
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