Mommy & Daddy - 29th July - Davis

Dear Chris, Neil, Jake and Colin,
I would like to thank you once again for pursuing this exchange to the point of giving a concert for us.
You have been incredibly generous.
And you are remarkably talented!
We all enjoyed your performance.

Thanks again,
Fernando
P.S.: Could you please send us a copy of the newspaper article when it is published?

Thrursday, July 23

Today we had classes as everyday at Wellman Hall, We watched a documentary about Hurracaine Katrina, that was really interesting but also shocking. We could learn about its origin and the reason why the damages were catastrophic. The documentary also shown images of te hurracaine and the consequences, while making an explanation about political issues. It was a strong video, but really mind-opening.
After lunch, we went to the Jelly Belly Factory in Vacaville, some miles away from Davis. The factory was really beautiful and crowded. We learnt about the making process of the famous jelly beans and how they create the diferent flavours. We also received a free sample to taste the different beans.
Some hours later, we arrived to the Vacaville Outlets where we could shop for an hour. The shops where incredible and we could buy great products. The brands we visited are Gap, Levi’s, Polo Ralph Lauren, Max Rave, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and much more.
At 5.30 we began the trip to return with our host families,

Marisol, Ornella and Sol

July 17th

It’s July, 17th. We woke up early and went to school. We gathered at Wellman Hall as usual and had our English and Culture classes.
Some students changed classes and also played some games, such as bingo. As it is Natalia’s birthday, we sang ‘Happy Birthday’, both in English and Spanish.
After lunch, we went to the fieldwork meeting where we were asked to write this report. Later, we had some ice-cream and field pre-trip meeting.
Then, some of us went to the swimming pool and the ones who didn’t want to swim, went to the video games and have some fun.
Finally, after returning home, we get together at Blanca’s sister’s house to celebrate Natalia’s birthday.

Saturday 18th July

Today we went to six flags. It was really hot but we had a great time. While we were getting there we could see those huge roller coasters, totally different from Argentina. They were so big that we were a little bit scared and we couldn’t imagine how it was going to feel.
When we arrived we divided into different groups and each one went to where they wanted. We went to 8 roller coasters: one of them was green and was the biggest of the park, there was another one which was red and was less scary than the green one. Then, there was a roller coaster that simulated an old one and it went very fast in comparison with the others. One of the most fun roller coasters was one in which you had to sit with three other people and it stated to turn in circles. As it was so hot we went to a small roller coaster that its only objective was to get wet.
After so much fun we went to have lunch all together. The girls ate some hamburgers and the boys ate hamburgers but with a Bucket of French fries that it was so big that it never ended and the girls had to help the guys finishing it. After we had lunch Patricia, Maria Laura and Hebe wanted to go to a roller coater that it was with water and you get wet. We had to wait for an hour to get to it but finally we did it and we ended really wet. It was very funny! Some others stayed on the grass talking and listening to music.
When we finished we gather and we went to the bus and went home. After that we went to our houses and that was the end of that fantastic day in Six Flags.

Sunday 12th July

We started our morning traveling to Sacramento. It was a nice trip all together, we had a lot of fun on the bus. It dropped us in front of the capitol. After we took pictures of it, we divided in three different groups, each one leaded by Mark, Gabe or Paizly. That way we took turns to visit each room inside the Capitol.

We even stood outside Arnold Schwarzenegger's office! Then we walked all the way down to the mall and everyone took their time to buy something new.When we finished going around the mall, we got together once again and divided one more time in three groups to visit Old Sacramento. It actually looked just like a western movie! We took our time to go through all kinds of stores. We entered a chocolate shop, a magic store, and the train museum, which showed one really old train and had all kinds of little toy trains an T-shirts. We were finally waiting for everyone to get together so we could get back to Davis, but we saw a Candy shop across the street and couldn't resist all those colours together, so we entered and bought some sweet stuff. On the way to Davis, everyone signed a card for Mayra, as it was her birthday. In the end it was a nice journey and we all did enjoy it, although it was an extremely hot, sunny day.

72 hours ago…

We were ansious in the airport to go to USA, the hours started to be longer.
At eight o’clock we are in the plane, nervious, tired, very ansious, but the most important thing was that we was very happy.
The time of the trip was 10 hours the first one.
When arrived to Atlanta’airport we took a train that was taking us to the station where was the plane. We was so late!!!! Everybody was running and we can took the other plane to San ?Francisco’airport.
A bus was waiting for us, the same took us to UC Davis where there was the families waiting for us.
Everybody went to there family and we arrived home.
The families recibed us very well.
When we stayed in the house some people went to ate something outside and some others continue knowing them.
Before 14 hours at the plane we needed time to relax, and the families brougth time to sleep or did something else.
At night we prepared to go to UC Davis Art Centre, there we are going to see a concert of Rock compossed by bands.
Then the families took us to the houses and we sleept.

Let me to introduce myself...

Martina

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Federico

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Marisol

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Maximiliano
Hello, my name is Maximiliano Pacucci; I am seventeen years old. I live with my mother Viviana and my two dogs Seth and Luna, in Ciudad Evita, Argentina. My hobbies are play soccer, chat with friends and go to the gym, but I love to see River Plate which is my favorite football team in Argentina. In California, I would like to know their customs, traditions, sports and its people. I would also like to know its beach and its attractions at the university.
My favorite food are asado and milanesa with fries, I don’t like the fish. I play tennis near my house and football at the school with my friends.
To finish I would like to know the family that will be waiting me in California.
Greetings Maximiliano.

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Eduardo

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Ramiro

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Antonela

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Marcio

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Ornella
Hello! My name is Ornella Nessi, I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm 18 years old, I'm glad that you've given me this opportunity for travelling to California. I know that this chance is going to help me a lot for improving my english. Also I would like to meet the city, the customs, to relate with people and to learn. I'm pretty sure that it's going to be a beautiful experience, I hope that to be this way,
Thank you very much!

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Natalia

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Gina
Hello there!, My name is Gina Ferioli and I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm seventeen years old and I'm in my last year at school.
There's four of us in my family, my dad, my mum, my sister and me. I also have a dog and two cats, I love animals.
I like dancing and reading too, I love sitting in the grass, sunbathing while I chat with my family or friends.
I don't usually sleep a lot, but I like to do it too.
At home I'm a very helpful person and I like to cook, it's one of my passions, so if I have the chance, I'd love to cook for you some time. You won't have to worry about my likes and dislikes about food, I can eat practically everything, except peanut and corn, I can't stand them. I like vegetables though, I'm not the complicated type when it comes to food.
When I travel there, I'll be staying with you, and one of my classmates, Florencia. I hope you like her, she's very tidy and neat, just like me.
I look forward to meeting you, I can't wait. I hope this will be an unforgetable experience.
XOXO
Gina

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Franco
Hello There!,
I'm Franco Gomila, I'm from Buenos Aires and I'm going to be visiting California in July. I'm 16, I like basketball, travelling and meeting new people. I'm friendly and I like to think that I am an overall good person. I love music and always am singing or dancing. In my family we are 5, my parents and my younger twin sisters. We have a dog named Verni and we spend time with him.
I look forward to meeting you,
Fran :)

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Mateo

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Nicolás
Hello,,My name is Nicolas Rodriguez and i`m 17 years old.
well, i have never been i usa and i`m very anxious for this trip. I love listening music and doing sports.
I`m going to share our coulture and tradition and i wait to learn a lot about usa.
I send my photo and i said goodbye..

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Natalia
Hello!! My name is Natalia and I'm very excited about the trip. I would like to learn about their culture, sports, customs and arts. I think it's great to have the opportunity to visit a lot of places such as Sacramento, San Francisco between others. We will be able to appreciate how they live, the things they like doing, their traditions, etc.



See you in two weeks!!!

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María Eugenia

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Magali

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Giuliana
Hello, my name is Giuliana Panzitta and I'm from Argentina. I'm thirteen years old. I live with my parents and my brother. In the morning I go to school and in the afternoon I practice artistic gym. On weekends I go out with my friends. I'm a music-lover. My favourite matter are maths, art and gym. I'm easy-going and I'm not patient. I don't like vegetables but I like eating.

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María Sol
Hello! My name is Sol and I am seventeen years old. I love painting, watching movies and spending time with my friends and family above all.
I'm looking forward to go to UCdavis in order to meet new people and learn about US' culture and traditions. I can't wait any longer!

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Mayra
Hello message,
My name is Mayra Fernández Siegien i`m 12 years old and i live in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I want to go to UCDavis to perfect my english and learn more vocabulary.
In my free time i like hanging out whit my family and friends, i love singing and dancing.
Here in buenos aires i live with my parents Verónica and Adrián and my grandmother in a house with a dog whose name is Zazu.

We see it in 15 days wishes Mayra.

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Cinthia
hi, hello Cinthia Martínez, i'm 15 years and i live in buenos airees, avellaneda woth my parents and one brother.
i am very anxious for the trip,i really wish that the day comes to go to california beacause im sure that is going to be one of the best trips in my life.

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Anabella
Hello, my name is Anabella Filomeno and i am seventeen years old. I love arts, especially photography, painting and music. I also like going out with my friends and family, watching movies and travelling above all.I am very excited about the trip. I expect to learn a lot about american culture, meet new people and have a lot of fun with my friends. See you in a few days!

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Giuliana
Hello! My name is Giuliana Natali and I am a student of Galileo Galilei school. I live in a house with my parents, two brothers, one sister and my dog named Jenny. I have also a boyfriend named Francisco and together we share a lot of love.
I am responsible but at the same time easily amused, I like to go out, travel, listen to music and study languages. I like to keep myself occupied with extracurricular activities. I study english and french, I go to the gym and during weekends I work as a make-up artist.
My expectations of the trip are to meet american people, learn about their customs, the native language and to have a lot of fun as well.
I wish to have a good time and improve my english.
That’s me!

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Florencia

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Nahuel
Hi there! I´m Nahuel from Argentina...I´m 16 and well this summer we´re travelling to the states so I hope we´re able to spend a great time there. As you know we´re all so interested in the american culture and I´d like to share ours with you and learn more about yours! I´m also keen on meeting people and how is the relationship between all the cultures that live there...
well that´s almost all I wanna say!
see you!

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Yasmín
Hi! I'm Yasmín Kaluf and I'm going to UCDavic in about 13 days.
I enjoy filmmaking above all things and I'm really fond of music and meeting new people. I'd love to explore the american culture and be able to exchange traditions with native speakers.
I'm looking forward to the trip, and hope that I can get along well with everybody there.
Be seeing you,

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Juan Mateo

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Tamara

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Agustina

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Daniela

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