The Story of John and Jenny

     It’s currently 10:30 at night here in Grantham England and I promise this to be my last blog post of the day. Monday night was one of my favorite nights here at the Manor. Laura and I had a lovely dinner and visit with our host family. They came and picked us up for dinner. Once at their house was started the evening with tea and coffee. After visiting and allowing Laura and I to hang out and watch tv we indulge in dinner. John our dad made an amazing dinner of turkey and vegetable and two kinds of sauce, we also drank wine. After dinner we played hours of Mexican dominos. I am so blessed to have John and Jenny as my host parents.  I loved just listening to them talk about previous students they have had and all the fond memories with them. They like any parent love bragging about their children now grown and grandchildren. As well as all their travel journeys around Europe, to the States,  and Canada.  Jenny is just a chatter bug just like Grandma Jan and John looks at Jenny as if she’s the only person in the world. Their backyard is full of Gardening that I will post picture for Grandma Jan to see, for such a small yard it’s a pretty impressive garden. We were there for over five hours and it was delightful. On Sunday they are taking Laura and I to a flower and Medieval Festival in the next village and then over for tea. I look forward to visits with them throughout the semester for it makes me feel that much closer to home!

     This morning after breakfast I went for an independent run along the country sides of Harlaxton. The town people of Grantham were so nice. Along my run everyone greeted me with “Good morning” and wave. The view of the countryside was beautiful and I know a run in Minnesota will never compare to that of Harlaxton.