I totally forgot to tell you all about meeting my tutor. The details...
I was sitting in the train station waiting for him to pick me up. I was on Skype with my dad, and out of the corner of my eye I saw a man with a camera taking a picture of me.... I thought that's weird, probably it's him, and yes, he walked up and gave me the biggest hug! It wasn't awkward, but he lifted me up and then we went to catch a bus. Keep in mind this is 6:30am.
When we got to his house, I could tell why he didn't want me to stay there. He was great in finding me hosts, but breakfast was at his house. His mom was cooking, and she speaks zero english. My tutor acted as translator...and he translated everything. Including when his mom asked how much I weigh. She actually looked me up and down and asked how much I weigh. It was extremely awkward. Also, my tutor didn't want any photos of him posted, so there's no proof we even met!
Other than that strange conversation and the awkward moments in his house. He kept apologizing for not being able to have me stay there. I was so thankful I wasn't staying there! It was pretty rundown, the water didn't work, but mostly the language barrier with his mom would have been painful to deal with everyday.
I didn't spend a lot of time with him during my 5 days in his city. I had other friends and I had to spend time with my hosts as well. I'm satisfied with the time we did spend together walking or at english club.
So that's that lame story! Sorry it wasn't more exciting! I know everyone thought I would fall in love, but there was none of that, I promise you.
Now I'm in Holland where tall men are everywhere! It's just nice to look at least :)
I was sitting in the train station waiting for him to pick me up. I was on Skype with my dad, and out of the corner of my eye I saw a man with a camera taking a picture of me.... I thought that's weird, probably it's him, and yes, he walked up and gave me the biggest hug! It wasn't awkward, but he lifted me up and then we went to catch a bus. Keep in mind this is 6:30am.
When we got to his house, I could tell why he didn't want me to stay there. He was great in finding me hosts, but breakfast was at his house. His mom was cooking, and she speaks zero english. My tutor acted as translator...and he translated everything. Including when his mom asked how much I weigh. She actually looked me up and down and asked how much I weigh. It was extremely awkward. Also, my tutor didn't want any photos of him posted, so there's no proof we even met!
Other than that strange conversation and the awkward moments in his house. He kept apologizing for not being able to have me stay there. I was so thankful I wasn't staying there! It was pretty rundown, the water didn't work, but mostly the language barrier with his mom would have been painful to deal with everyday.
I didn't spend a lot of time with him during my 5 days in his city. I had other friends and I had to spend time with my hosts as well. I'm satisfied with the time we did spend together walking or at english club.
So that's that lame story! Sorry it wasn't more exciting! I know everyone thought I would fall in love, but there was none of that, I promise you.
Now I'm in Holland where tall men are everywhere! It's just nice to look at least :)
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