There are many unforgettable memories to be honest. I was very impressed by how the whole city reacted when their sports teams advanced to the next tier – cars were honking, people were cheering, flags were being waved, which is very different from ours...
Without a doubt the greatest reward is that I now have a huge level of confidence that I certainly did not have in the UK. I now find it much easier to try new things and go out on my own to meet new friend...
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