So, once again, i am in Belguim.
Last week i was thinking of coming home early due to the loss of my camera and all the rest of my bits. that feeling faded once i saw virginia and Alexis, Florine, Engerand, Julie, Pierre, Benjamin and Nicholas. Truly great people.
For dinners here as with most other meals everyone is a giant family and we all crowd around the table, about 8 of us or so at most meals and we eat and talk and laugh. Much similar to thanksgiving, but everyday. It is such a comfort to be around people like this.
A few nights ago Alexis and I rode bikes to Benjamins apartment for poker and beer. When i got their Ben and Pierre were playing guitars like true heroes, dancing and singing and picking up a flute or a clarinet from time to time and just improvising some mad tunes. it was like a private concert just for Alexis and I. we stayed up till 4 playing cards and music.
Tonight there is a party at the same apartment, the themes are Moustaches, the 30's, and/or leather boots. You must have at least one of this things upon entering..... i dont want to shave but dont have the other two. I tried shaving once a couple years ago with Jared in Dressler. I looked like a pedophile and shaved it off immediately. I hope to find some leather boots or 30's style clothing but just realized i dont know what Belgians wore in the 30's. may or may not be the same as us.
Anyway, its tough writing this without my glasses so i will end it here.
thank you all back at home for the wonderful memories i have been treasuring here. They give me something to look forward to when i get back, as well as something to make me feel loved abroad. They motivate me to go out and continue to venture around and meet new people.
Right now, Virginia is preparing a meal while others play classical guitars better than i could ever hope to play. I wish you could all experience the whole thing, the ambience of it all in this amazing house.
cheers, and i will see you all in just a few more days!
2 comments:
So, what are we to expect when next we see you?? Moustache or 30's Belgian attire??
Hope it all was fun whatever the look!
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night! Bright eyed and bushy tailed I'm sure - after 20 some hours of travelling!
To all of your world wide friends with whom you've stayed, become acquainted and leaned on, our home is always open to you if you feeling like visiting the beautiful state of Washington in the good ol' U S of A!
Love ya hon,
Mom
Exactly what Tammy (Jeff's mom) said, All of Jeff's European friends are welcome at our place anytime. However, if you can't come just send Guinness!
Just kidding!
To all of you who befriended Jeff on this trip...You are tuely outstanding people! Thank You!
Tammy and I wish the very best to each and every one of you!
Ron Miller (duh, Jeff's dad)
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