Sunday, July 4Today was a wonderful day surrounded by our new friends and families in Russia. To help celebrate our American holiday, Kuban State hosted a special lunch for the American guests and our host families.
We arrived at the university to find tables filled with wonderful appetizers (mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers, bread, cavier, and PIZZA!!!) As everyone came in, we ate, visited, and had a great time.
Before our main course arrived, our group had a special surprise for our host families. We had prepared a 'short' (and I stress short) concert for them. We decided to sing a few America-themed songs for our families. We chose America the Beautiful, This Land is Your Land, and Amazing Grace! I think our host families liked our songs and we had fun singing them. To our surprise, our host families (without even prior planning) got up and sang a couple of traditional Russian songs! They were awesome!!!
After our short concert, we ate our main course then had desserts and tea. The afternoon was fantastic. We were able to meet each other's families and enjoy their company. Our Russian hosts helped make our Fourth of July very memorable and one we will not forget for many, many years!!!!
Is this your host family? I am really missing you!
ReplyDeleteYes. This is my host sister, Anna, and my host mother, Olga. They were kind enough to join me at our celebration. Missing you too!
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