First Week

Hello friends, my Experiences in Arkansas are very nice and wonderful. I reached Arkansas last Saturday, January 13th at 11:30 p.m. after leave my country at 9:30 a.m.   Actually I am trying to get used to the cold weather, by the way I am here trying to enjoy my educational trip.


Ubicación: Fayetteville, Arkansas, EE. UU.

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  1. Roseli25 de enero de 2018 a las 17:31

    Hi, Lorenzo!
    What a great picture!

    I think it is great that you are here not only to learn but also to enjoy this educational trip as you said. Congratulations!
    Welcome and keep blogging!

    P.S.: Did you know that you arrived in Arkansas on my birthday (January 13th)? :-)

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