I stayed Minnesota about for a month. It was my first time to come to America. I was so worried about my English skills before I come to Minnesota. But thanks to my host mother; Kristy, I always enjoyed my time spend here. She was so kind to me!! And her smiles always made me happy♪
I noticed the many difference things every day. The best shocking thing is mosquitoes were blown color!!!!
There are many famous spot in Minnesota and I went to many nice places. I visited to Mississippi River, History center, Indian museum, Lake Superior, History farm, Minneapolis State Capital, church, St. Paul cathedral, Aquarium, Valley fair(an amusement park), Twins stadium, a kindergarten, a home for the aged, Lower office(46 floors), Right house, Mall of America(It is the biggest shopping mall of all America) and out let stores.
I noticed the many difference things every day. The best shocking thing is mosquitoes were blown color!!!!
There are many famous spot in Minnesota and I went to many nice places. I visited to Mississippi River, History center, Indian museum, Lake Superior, History farm, Minneapolis State Capital, church, St. Paul cathedral, Aquarium, Valley fair(an amusement park), Twins stadium, a kindergarten, a home for the aged, Lower office(46 floors), Right house, Mall of America(It is the biggest shopping mall of all America) and out let stores.
I will teach you about Minnesota. The capital of MN is Saint Paul. The state bird is Loon. The state flower is pink and white lady’s slipper. The fish is walleye and tree is Norway pine.
Do you know Charles M. Schulz?? He is an author of Snoopy’s and he is from MN!! So I saw the statue of snoopy in MN airport and the central of town. I love Snoopy very much, so I was glad to go to there!!! And I bought snoopy goods, T-shirts, key ring, picture♥
When I first came here, I noticed the many and big roads. In Japan, when we drive a car, we can’t use cell phones. And when we ride a motorcycle, we must wear a helmet. It is provided by law. But in Minnesota, these acts are not illegal. I sometimes saw people was using cell phones and no helmet while ride a car and motorcycle. I was so surprised it.
Second, I noticed the streets are lined with neat rows of stores and houses. American houses are big and beautiful. As soon as I saw my host’s house, I liked it. My room was SO pretty, because the wall of my room color was lavender and wall of my bath room color was light blue. Moreover I could see a lake from my room. Sometimes, many children played there. My favorite place is Red wing. It was very beautiful town. Next, I couldn’t believe when I heard that there are 10,000 lakes in here. Because, Kumamoto does not have so many lakes. I swam there three times. I didn’t swim in recent years, so I was glad. And Rie’s host parents; Marv and Verna gave me a lift in their motorboat in Fish Lake. That was exciting! Many Minnesotans have a own motor boat!
Do you know Charles M. Schulz?? He is an author of Snoopy’s and he is from MN!! So I saw the statue of snoopy in MN airport and the central of town. I love Snoopy very much, so I was glad to go to there!!! And I bought snoopy goods, T-shirts, key ring, picture♥
When I first came here, I noticed the many and big roads. In Japan, when we drive a car, we can’t use cell phones. And when we ride a motorcycle, we must wear a helmet. It is provided by law. But in Minnesota, these acts are not illegal. I sometimes saw people was using cell phones and no helmet while ride a car and motorcycle. I was so surprised it.
Second, I noticed the streets are lined with neat rows of stores and houses. American houses are big and beautiful. As soon as I saw my host’s house, I liked it. My room was SO pretty, because the wall of my room color was lavender and wall of my bath room color was light blue. Moreover I could see a lake from my room. Sometimes, many children played there. My favorite place is Red wing. It was very beautiful town. Next, I couldn’t believe when I heard that there are 10,000 lakes in here. Because, Kumamoto does not have so many lakes. I swam there three times. I didn’t swim in recent years, so I was glad. And Rie’s host parents; Marv and Verna gave me a lift in their motorboat in Fish Lake. That was exciting! Many Minnesotans have a own motor boat!
Kristy’s son; Joseph and his girl friend; Jenessa showed me about Minneapolis. I saw the best night view of Minnesota. I had never seen such a beautiful scene!! They were kind to me, because, I couldn’t understand English conversation, they put it in simpler terms and they said again and again until I could understand it.
Kristy is good at cooking, so her dinner was always good. She taught me how to make American foods. For example, we made beef stroganoff, rice crispy bars, choc chip cookies and spaghetti with meat sauce. I think that her meat loaf is the best thing I ever learned in America. I had never eaten such a good food before I came here.
I thank them from bottom of my heart for their kindness!! I am so glad to meet many nice Americans. It is the best thing for me. I had good experience in my life. I want to talk many people about my precious memories. Thank you for you has done for me!!!
I thank them from bottom of my heart for their kindness!! I am so glad to meet many nice Americans. It is the best thing for me. I had good experience in my life. I want to talk many people about my precious memories. Thank you for you has done for me!!!
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