The group spent our last night reminiscing and recounting inside jokes, sweeping generalizations about each other and things we’ll take away from the trip. It was great.
A few lighthearted examples include: Tim has now brainwashed Kristi and Amelia into using “them” instead of “those” (e.g. them projects aren’t on the schedule); Steve has put some serious thought into the most efficient strategy for bucket baths; Amelia is constantly surprised by the extent of my pop music and popular culture knowledge; and Alex routinely refers to a normal pair of trousers as “long-sleeved pants”.
We also thought it was odd that all five of us were up late chatting and soaking up our last night, while the Swedish team had gone to bed two hours earlier. I’m pretty sure we’re the best GSE team ever, but I also know the Swedes were lame…
This experience is obviously totally different from a study abroad or even a personal traveling experience on many different levels, but one of the most exciting differences for me is the fact that we all live in the same city. Most of my traveling experiences have either been with complete strangers (Australia) or close friends who live in other cities. I now have several new friends in Minneapolis!
It’ll be fun to see how we relate to each other and keep in touch when our lives return to their normal pace.
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