My Daily Life (Homestay)

My daughter has returned from her homestay in Australia.
This was her first time traveling abroad.
She expressed concern about traveling alone for the first time overseas, and she was right to feel that way. The Kuno family’s parenting style is quite strict.

In reality, she seemed to have had a lot of fun, as she talked non-stop about the events of the trip, even on the train ride home and until she went to bed.

She learned that there are different types of seats on the airplane, and that the service differs between economy class and business class. She was comparing who sat where, saying "this child is in economy, that one is in business." Such a modern elementary school student.
For next time, she requested business class, but I convinced her that when traveling alone, it might be better to sit in economy, where she can be near the cabin attendants and enjoy a chat.

She said all the meals were delicious. The family she stayed with was Spanish, so most of the meals were Western-style.
When she couldn’t use a fork and knife properly, she smartly used a spoon instead.
She became hooked on Milo, choosing it for both drinks and ice cream. I wonder if she won’t get tired of it.

Since our family usually sleeps together in one room, she felt lonely sleeping in a room by herself.
Her host mother stayed by her side until she fell asleep, which was very thoughtful.
Experiencing kindness from many people in various places will surely help her when she faces challenges in the future. As a mother, I am full of gratitude.

She attended a language school while there, but it seems that her class changed after each exam.
I guess they try to provide instruction that matches the students’ levels, which is motivating for her.

Since she had such a great time, I’m thinking about planning another trip for the summer vacation if possible.

Yoshiko Kuno