Travel Challenge, Day 11 - A Milestone/"First" Abroad?

Day 11 - Did you have any milestones or "firsts" abroad?

This prompt was hard, too. I can't really think of any other than the whitewater rafting. Maybe it was spending my first Christmas around no family or friends in South Africa? It was weird spending Christmas with virtual strangers, but it was still fun. Also everyone wishes each other "Happy Christmas" (they do this in Antigua, too) and have Christmas lunch and not Christmas dinner. A nice change of pace.

Speaking of holidays....

A Happy Independence Day/ July 4th holiday to my U.S. readers at home and abroad. Enjoy the holiday today wherever you are.

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