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5. It makes you more independent. We enrolled the two older kids (ages 10 and 8) in a week-long sleep-away sports camp in Hungary, and they do not speak the language. Not only did they have to work through the language barrier, but they also had to take care of themselves, like putting on clean clothes every day and eating unfamiliar food. Each was a small step toward building stronger independence. 6. You learn to value experiences over things. When we stood in front of Rome’s towering Colosseum or drove through the amazing Amalfi Coast in Italy, we were reminded that life is about the things that we do, the experiences we share, and the memories we make rather than the things we can buy.
7. You’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures, people, and ideas. When we’re surrounded by people who have different values, traditions, and ways of thinking than we do, we realize that there is so much more to the world than just the small part we come from. We’ll start to see things from a different perspective and be able to understand different ways of living. Do yourself a favor: Take advantage of the opportunities you have to travel! You’ll never regret taking an adventure!
–Borbala Banto, CPA
View from the Fisherman’s Bastion to the Danube River and the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest
INGREDIENTS • Watermelon Cucumber Skewers Skewers are a Fourth of July favorite, but these are not your classic kebabs. They’re a fresh, light, and fun way to start a barbecue. Oh, and they don’t require any actual cooking. 1 medium-sized watermelon, cubed • 2 cucumbers, cut into 1/4- inch rounds 1 block feta cheese, cubed • • •
1 bunch fresh mint leaves
Salt, to taste
Equipment •
1 packet of bamboo skewers
DIRECTIONS 1. Assemble skewers by placing one watermelon cube, one cucumber round, one feta cube, and one mint leaf on skewer in that order. Repeat until skewer is full. 2. Lightly season with salt and chill in fridge until right before serving.
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