Wow, where to begin.
Yesterday morning I began a once in a lifetime journey that was truly incredible.
My host family has 4 daughters. Two of them live at home, one in Olten and another in the Alps as a shepherdess. Yesterday was Lara's birthday - the daughter who lives in the Alps - so my host family and I went to visit. And by visit, I mean hike up the Alps, which are the steepest mountains I have ever seen. We hiked up for 2 hours and then down on the other side for 30 minutes until we got to the house. The party had already started and there were about 20 others already there. There was a Swiss accordion and everyone was singing songs and dancing and have a fantastic time. It was truly incredible...except that I didn't understand a thing.... The language barrier is really frustrating right now, but I hope that there won't be one at all in a little while!
When I think of Switzerland, I think of the Alps, yodelling, sheep, cows and cheese. And man did I ever experience the real Swiss life. I was so lucky to have gotten to do this because as my family kept saying, it is not something a tourist would get to experience - ever. My legs still feel like jelly and my clothes are still covered in mud, but it was such a crazy 2 days! I wish I could post more, but my brain isn't thinking right now. I am uploading videos of the trip to YouTube right now and am putting pictures on Facebook - so hopefully they can speak for themselves!
I start language classes tomorrow and then start real school on Thursday, so this is bound to be a busy week! I am nervous but excited and get to meet other exchange students for the first time tomorrow!
I will keep you all updated, but until then, Adio!
xoxo,
Madi <3
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