Today the American and German exchange students went to Lake Constance. The lake and island we went to were beautiful (much like Longwood Gardens), but that wasn't as important as friendships we are making here. Despite some language barriers, we are enjoying hanging out with the students. Shelby and I realized that in the last week we have been to three playgrounds, which is three more than the amount of playgrounds we have been to in the last three years. These guys really are just like us in most ways, so its really cool getting to know them.

Shannon