CANADA DAY 4 - USA DAY 1

Thursday 16.06.2011 Day 167

Rental car arrived

Welcome to the USA

Refueling

Bong, Girlie, Rafael and Nitz

Girlie and Mayan


A big journey was waiting for us today.

It takes longer than expected until the rental car arrived (Guess what? The renter didn´t found the key. Can this be true?) - and before we could started our really far journey to Chicago/USA.

The kids were as good as gold during the whole trip - that lasted 8 or 9 hours I think. That's never happened to me before (with other children). I pay you a high compliment - well done!!

Also a high compliment to Nitz, who is a very good and safe driver.

We were awaited by Oliver (Bong), the husband of Girlies cousin Mary Ann (Mayan) and the children Marcus and Olivia. Bong has cooked a really delicious filipino soup. So good to be awaited and to be spoiled in such a pleasant way.

After work Mayan joined in - and we all had a funny evening playing Rock Band.

Also this family welcomed me warmhearted and I felt very comfortable in their house and circle.

Thanks for all Mayan and Bong!! It was a pleasure for me to get to know you! I hope, we´ll see us again someday!!