Ken, Gene, Jane, Jim
Laura, Bridann, Bernie, Maureen
This evening we had the opportunity to extend our trip to Ireland a bit by hosting the niece of our Irish tour guide. Paul had informed us that his niece, Laura, was spending the summer in San Diego working so we contacted her and had the opportunity to spend this evening with her and one of her travel mates, Bridann. What a great opportunity to hear the language again and learn more of the lives of that wonderful country.
It was also an opportunity to hear of their summer adventure on the West coast of the United States. They are living the lives we have long forgotten. Having arrived in San Diego in June with no place to stay and no jobs; they quickly set out to get settled. They soon landed a small apartment just yards from the beach and jobs at one of San Diego's tourist attractions, Sea World. They spent the evening sharing their adventures (no Paul, I will not share all the stories) of their summer and swapping tales of their homeland with those of ours who grew up in California. Regardless of the gap in age I believe we felt some connection. I know I was very impressed with their maturity, self awareness, and guts to hit the trail at a young age and enjoy life.
It was also an opportunity to hear of their summer adventure on the West coast of the United States. They are living the lives we have long forgotten. Having arrived in San Diego in June with no place to stay and no jobs; they quickly set out to get settled. They soon landed a small apartment just yards from the beach and jobs at one of San Diego's tourist attractions, Sea World. They spent the evening sharing their adventures (no Paul, I will not share all the stories) of their summer and swapping tales of their homeland with those of ours who grew up in California. Regardless of the gap in age I believe we felt some connection. I know I was very impressed with their maturity, self awareness, and guts to hit the trail at a young age and enjoy life.
1 comment:
Are those beers I see. Hm I don't remember you guys letting me drink before 21. I guess they are probably a lot more mature than I was at that age. Your house looks so different, I think I am long overdue for a visit home.
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