NSZ2, Act III

We're getting to the short strokes with the NZ2. He's with us for 4 more weeks. Then he goes on a 32 day train tour of the US with other exchange students (yes, be jealous). When he returns, he'll move in with the other family for the rest of his stay. Yes, we'll see him some, but it won't be the same.

Like with the NZS1, this has been a cool experience. As you'd expect, he's a different kid than the NZS1. A bit quieter and a little more willing to hang out with us. The thing that boggles me about both of them is their lack of intellectual curiosity. Both were self declared non-readers. When we asked them what they wanted to see in CA, they kinda shrugged their shoulders.

Regardless, having them in the house has really opened the HB's eyes to the world and a different culture. He is totally fired up to go to NZ.

Also, we can let the NZS2 go as he's a real Californian now that he's lived through his first earthquake.


If you have a chance to be or host an exchange student, I suggest that you go for it.