ZAGREB. WEEK 1 AND 2

Greetings Friends and Family,

I have decided to create a blog, since it is entirely too difficult to email everyone, all the time.
S0 I figured this would be a good way for everyone to check up on my life status, at their leisure. For those of you I haven't talked to yet...here is a brief summary...

So, here I am in Zagreb, I have been here for a little more then a week. I think at this point everyone has already had the pleasure of hearing about my harrowing journey here, it took about three days, and involved me spending the night at JFK Airport, losing my bags, and having my laptop stolen. BUT OH WELL.

My first view of Croatia was out the plane window, upon first sight it appears very green and hilly, with lots of farmland. Zagreb is a beautiful city, clean, with great architecture. (I will attempt to post pictures sometime this life.)

My host family is wonderful, they have made me feel so at home. I spend a lot of time with Beka and Sara, 8, and 12, who are always up for doing something. Yesterday, they gave me a makeover...My host grandfather Aya doesn't speak English, but we communicate nonetheless. My host father Tomislav is very helpful, we usually have breakfast together, and he helps me read the newspaper.

I have been running everyday, yesterday I went running in a rainstorm, with all the leaves blowing around, it was quite magical, to say in the least.

Chandra, the other student here, (from Colorado,) and I have been spending lots of time together, especially in school, since we are the weird exchange students. Just kidding, everyone is nice and friendly, and genuinely interested in speaking with us.

My other friend Klara down the street has been busy studying lately, since she has entrance exams for University on Monday.

It seems I am developing a strange British affect, since all my host siblings, and host mom speak with British accents. Wonder what sort of accent I will end up with by June...

Anyways, Croatian classes start tonight, which I am looking forward to immensely. And hopefully I will find a ballet class soon.

Lots of love to everyone.
Kelsey