Today I woke up to a beautiful breakfast prepared by my new family. As I approached the table, my eyes scanned the many delicious treats laid on the table. There was alfajores, a dulce de leche and chocolate sandwich, toast and a warm cup of coffee. I showed my exchange family pictures of Cary Academy this morning and they were amazed by the beauty of our campus. This morning I also got taught the word quita meaning money. My new family tries to teach me a new word every day during breakfast. After this, we got in the car and headed to school.
Once we got to school, we started off in the classroom as usual. We hung out for 50 minutes talking about weekend plans and our individual adventures. Then we took a 45 minute trip to the zoo. When we got there, we were all amazed by the beauty of the zoo. We saw monkeys, flamingos and birds from different parts of the world. There was a beautiful waterfall and trees that set the scenery. Also, we watched an educational movie about nature and wildlife. Seeing the animals was a great experience because I had not been to the zoo in a very long time. Even though it was very cold, I am glad that I went.
After lunch, we participated in sports.Most of the boys played basketball and most of the girls played field hockey. Even though I am not good, it was fun to try.
Once home from school, it is tea time. The family gathers around the table and enjoys more toast and tea. This eases us into the start of a few hours of relaxation before dinner. Tonight we have a light dinner because we have a goodbye party with our students. As I rest in bed, I think about the day and how I will miss all of my new friends. Good night Argentina, see you for a new adventure tomorrow.
–Ziyana
