It's a miracle...

It's a miracle that some of us got to even come on this trip. 

It's a miracle that we made it here without losing any of our luggage or members of the group. 

It's a miracle that we have all made it on the train together, every time without fail. 

It's a miracle that we've only had to use the insurance once. 

It's a miracle that no one has gotten hit by a bus or any other vehicle while crossing the road. 

It's a miracle, even among all the kinds of diversity in this group, that we have made life long friends and are leaving this country feeling the love. 

As we get on the bus to leave Berlin, our hearts are full of love and happiness at the memories we have made on this trip. Happy memories, funny memories, and even a few bad memories that every well rounded trip needs. Many of us had never stepped foot out of Kingsport, TN, much less the country. This trip has been a cultural experience, to say the least. We have learned so much: about ourselves, about others and their cultures, and about life in general. For most of us, regardless of how much fun we've had, we can't wait to get home to our families and our own beds. That being said, we couldn't be more thankful to our hosts, the teachers, and everyone else for their hospitality. 

Thank you to all those involved who helped make this trip possible! We are very grateful. 

We can't wait until the Berliners come to America in October!