Huge Organizations vs: Blizzard

Last night we had the pleasure of having one of 

Mike's clients over for dinner.

Enrique is from Uruguay.

This was Enrique's first experience with snow.

Hey, go big or go home!

He decided To walk to the grocery store Tuesday afternoon

just as things were getting into full swing.

First he had the experience of an American grocery store.

If you ever want to freak someone from another country out, 

take them to a grocery store.

It was so much fun to hear him describe asking 

where something was and then walking 

"five miles" to that end of the store only to ask 

where the next item he wanted was and having to walk

"three miles" in the opposite direction. 

(this is all within the confines of Jewel, mind you)

But then when he finally made it out and headed back to the hotel

he told us of being "stabbed" with snow in his face and only

seeing white, everywhere. 

He was just amazed!

Equally amazing to him was the number of cars 

that pulled over to ask if he needed a ride.

He was also impressed (as were we) that when he

told the front desk he would have to stay another night, he was

informed that the room would be at a reduced rate

due to the storm. Thank you Marriott :o)

So whereas People to People and AFS are marvelous organizations 

developed to foster good will and understanding between countries.

I say just give me a good blizzard!