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panader0

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5. I was six when my dad got stationed in Morocco.

Reply to qwlauren35 (Original post)

Mon Oct 19, 2020, 09:20 AM

Oct 2020

I saw a very different culture--I saw kids my age herding camels and smoking cigarettes.
Every break from school, my mom would fly me and my brother to Europe (space available) and I got to see
many wonderful things, so different from the US.
Later, when he was stationed in Hawaii, we traveled to Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam (just before the
shit) and more. Travel and exposure to different cultures is a very good thing, very eye-opening and educational.
I have traveled quite a bit in Mexico, Belize and a bit in Costa Rica. I love the Hispanic culture. If I hit the lottery,
I will travel again. (And build a children's clinic on the border.)

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How to Meet People Different From You [View all] qwlauren35 Oct 2020 OP

I have always loved getting to know people from other cultures. Maraya1969 Oct 2020 #1

i live where i live so my kids wouldnt grow up like i did. mopinko Oct 2020 #2

One possible answer qwlauren35 Oct 2020 #3

fear of finding out mopinko Oct 2020 #4

Hmmm... qwlauren35 Oct 2020 #6

I was six when my dad got stationed in Morocco. panader0 Oct 2020 #5