Greetsing from Azerbaijan!
I have traveled many hours, with 62 others, to a place that can so far, only be described as a strange mix of Russian and Middle Eastern culture. We have been in a hotel for the past four days, and in a few short hours will be moving in with our host families. Nervous doesn't even begin to describe how I feel. But also excited to get out into the country and culture and start to learn. We have had some language classes and it is tough, but I think I will get the hang of it all.
Welcome to Azerbaijan! :) (Azərbaycana xoş gəlmisiniz!)
ReplyDeleteHi- I think my son, Matt Thornton is in your group. I found your blog and wanted to wish you good luck. I am enjoying reading your updates and would like to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteDenise Thornton
JM! so glad you're here :)
ReplyDeleteSpoke to JM yesterday. She is in great spirits, and is living in a suburb of Baku learning the language. she hopes to post again this weekend.
ReplyDeleteJM, keep your spirits up!! Riley is sleeping on the stairs looking for you. Athens misses you, too. Look forward to your next post! L u - D, J, A & R
JM I hope your host family is wonderful! I'm so excited for you to be immersed in a new culture. I'm trying to imagine it all in my head right now. I have so many things to tell you about boring old Staunton and my new life at MBC.
ReplyDeleteI know you'll get a hang of the language just fine! you've been practicing and besides, you're smart! Take care girl!
-Molly
I look forward to hearing about your life and work for the next 2 years. What a big step to take. Be safe.
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