The last report, just before getting back to BA and BDS

After enjoying the snow, Martina Díaz Fernández (S6H) gets ready to say good-bye. Here’s her last report from California:

“On Friday  last we hung out in the centre of Walnut Creek with Kelsey’s friends and at night we packed and got ready for our skiing trip. The next morning we left early and after a four-hour car ride we arrived at Kirkwood mountain ski resort, near Lake Tahoe. On the way there we had stopped to have breakfast at the city of Jackson. Once in Kirkwood we stayed at a cabin that belongs to Paige’s family (a friend of Kelsey’s ). On the first day we rented our skis, rested, watched some movies and had dinner all together.

Saturday was a long and awesome skiing day! I found Kirkwood similar to Bariloche. The resort was not so busy and the day was beautiful… Just see the pictures! On Sunday, unfortunately we could only ski half the day, because we needed to get ready to leave. I had a great time skiing and Paige’s family were all  very nice! I loved that place…

Tomorrow is my last day at Athenian and on Wednesday 20th I am returning home to start my school year at BDS. I must say I had a great time during this trip: I met new people, practiced and improved my English and I was able to fully immerse myself in another culture. Living with an US family and attending such a different school made my experience unique and I am very happy I had the chance to be a part of it. I will take great memories with me. Moreover, not only did I get to know a new city but also let the people I met learn something about my country. I am very proud to be one of the first students in the school to have gone on exchange with Round Square, and I really hope this policy will continue… It’s been a unique experience indeed!”