Julia W - Family Stay
I was always very surprised when everyone would give me a kiss on the cheek. When I had never even seen them before. It was so natural to them though.
6/27/06 Tuesday
I was always very surprised when everyone would give me a kiss on the cheek. When I had never even seen them before. It was so natural to them though.
In France, they don’t use bread plates, so the table gets very messy. My family would cut and eat all the bread, cheese, and salami directly on the table. It was very different because in my real family, the goal is to keep the table as clean as possible!
The most difficult thing for me while staying with my family was understanding what they said, though it became a little easier eventually as I got used to it. They sympathized with me though, telling me that Bretagne is known for incredibly fast accents.
Though everything we did was really fun, I would have to say that the most unique thing I always enjoyed was spending time with the four girls before dinner, either playing outside or sometimes watching the world cupt. The family lived in a forest, so their backyard was essentially a huge field with a gorgeous view. I especially liked playing badminton with the little ones.
Overall, this was a fantastic experience that I will never forget. It has made me think a lot, and I will miss them very much!
- Julia W.