Big changes!

Hello!!

My time in Ghana has ended. I admit, I am so incredibly sad. Leaving the village on Thursday was probably one of the hardest moments of my life and a memory I will never forget. Being in Ghana was the happiest time of my life and I wouldn't have changed anything about it, except for the fact that I wish it was longer. BUT, from talking with Mr. Ofie (the principal at my school) I may return in August!!

Friday was a day of goodbye again as I left my group in Amsterdam. While I was incredibly sad, I knew that I was going to see Victoria in a few hours. I borded the train and took a 3 hour ride to her. It was totally a scene from the movies when I got off the platform, we ran into each others arms! We ended up having to lug all of my luggage to her house because the busses were on strike. After an amazing lunch at McDonald's, we went shopping around Maastrict! It was so fun and nice to just hang out with my sister, shop, and see her city. I have really missed her. After shopping, I took a shower... with hot water and actual pressure!!! It felt amazing. Matt came home, and then we went out to a chinese dinner. It was pretty good. After that, we all just hung out and talked. I love it here.

Yesterday was my graduation day, and I spent it in Germany!!!! We went to Achen where they have a giant Christmas market. We talked around the market and then met up with Victoria and Matt's four friends from school. We all walked in the market, ate food and drank gluwijn (pronounced glue) wine which is a hot spiced wine. It tasted good. I admit, I was freezing and am pretty much cold all of the time. I'm not use to the weather here! At about 3:30 here, 9:30 Michigan time, I celebrated my graduation, in the middle of the Christmas market! It was fun, and I will never forget it!

Today, we went to the Christmas market in Maastrict. We went on the big ferris wheel, and I saw a lot of the city. I also purchased boots, a hat, and some scarves so I'm not so cold now. We then went to their church which was a lot of fun. Life is so different here, but I love the culture. This week will bring more adventures, and I'll keep you updated!!

God bless you all. Peace and love,

Christina