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  • Dag 302–303

    Zurück in die Vergangeheit...

    21. september 2023, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Im Jahre 1987 war ich Austauschschülerin in Pennsylvania für 3 Monate. Und obwohl das jetzt schon Ewigkeiten her ist, habe ich Lust mir die Gegend jetzt noch einmal anzuschauen. Wer weiß, vielleicht finde ich ja das Haus wieder, oder die Fleischereifamilie, mit der ich befreundet war. Die hatten einen Laden, vielleicht gibt's den ja noch. Ich bin gespannt, ob ich etwas wieder erkenne.

    Zunächst mal muss ein Auto her, denn Öffentliche kann man vergessen. Ich buche eins über Turo, weil es gleich um die Ecke steht. Privatleute bieten ihre Autos als Mietwagen an. Das kann schon mal billig sein. Jetzt bezahle ich 200$ für 2 Tage. Nicht grad der Schnapper, aber trotzdem gut. Ich hoffe nur, dass ich die Rückbank umklappen kann. Dann geht das mit dem im-Auto-schlafen bestimmt besser. Das ist nämlich der Plan: 2 Übernachtungen im Auto.

    Ich fahre erst spät ab, so gegen 18h, nehme die Maut-freien Strecken und cruise gemütlich durch die Landschaft von Pennsylvania. An einem Fluss stelle ich mich auf einen leeren Parkplatz in einem Dorf und schlafe auf der Rückbank, die ich nicht umklappen kann.

    Am nächsten Tag bin ich in Centre Hall und erkenne nix wieder. Weder die Kirchen, die ja bestimmt schon damals da waren, noch dass es etwas hügelig ist. In meiner Erinnerung war es plattes Land.

    Nichts desto trotz gehe ich durchs Dorf und frage rum. In einem Barbershop wird mir mitgeteilt, dass die Fleischerei meiner damaligen, befreundeten Nachbarn, schon 15 Jahre nicht mehr existiert. Aber zumindest weiß ich wo sie war und das Haus war nicht weit weg.
    Um die Story kurz zu machen:
    Ich finde das Haus wieder und durch die Nachbarn sogar meine Gastmutter, die noch im Dorf lebt. Was ein Hello 😄

    Ich werde in das neue Haus eingeladen, in dem sie seit 1991 mit Don lebt, wo sie mir erzählt was aus den Leuten von damals so geworden ist und es ist richtig nett.

    Ich besuche danach noch die Highschool von damals und fahre am Abend mit guten vibes wieder Richtung Philadelphia.

    Das hat sich gelohnt und ich kann es immer noch nicht ganz fassen, dass ich tatsächlich sowohl das Haus, als auch die Gastmutter wieder gefunden habe.
    Krass 😆
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  • Dag 47

    Bec’s Future

    12. juni 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    Throughout the trip Bec was in Limbo about what her future was to hold. Having been an elite athlete, then asst diving coach at Penn State University for the last 2 1/2 years she decided her future was in coaching and developing new athletes and young adults.
    At that point she was in discussions with various Universities in America for head coach positions at some pretty high level campuses. Suddenly along came another possible offer.
    For years Australian coaches have been wanting her to come home but no real positions were on offer. Bec was not interested in part time coaching and working another job to support herself, hence the big focus on the American NCAA Division 1 universities.
    Mysteriously out of the blue came a request from one of our past gold medal divers Matt Helm, for Bec to apply for an upcoming opportunity back in Australia. She had to submit an application video and then follow up interviews via Zoom.
    Feedback from Matt was that her video was one of the best received, and he responded after her final zoom interview with “Amazing!!!!”.
    Whilst on our flight from JFK to Singapore we got the news that the Melbourne position had been granted to her.
    This is a position with AIS & VIS for a fast track traineeship under Australia’s top coaches to become an Olympic Coach. An incredible opportunity that now finally brings her home. She has now flight bookings to return, pick up her new car, and drive to Melbourne for commencement July 1.
    Such an amazing achievement for someone so young, but so mature.
    Could not be more proud of our girl’s achievements and couldn’t have been a greater ending to our reunion trip.
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  • Dag 40

    Final Preparations

    5. juni 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    It’s so close now to the end of our RV Trip. Staying at a Walmart carpark tonight which is great to save a few bucks, but understanding that you never know what surrounds you socially.
    Pretty safe in a place like State college.
    See Sue in the pics doing final cleaning and packing up some good items we will be disposing of.
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  • Dag 12

    Congratulatory Dinner

    8. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    So after the festivities of the day it’s time to slow down again and enjoy a nice congratulatory dinner to celebrate Bec’s achievement.
    Bec’s choice of anywhere she wishes to go, and she chose Applebees.
    I must say the food is stunning at Applebees, much to my surprise.
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  • Dag 11

    Party Central

    7. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

    Well it’s been a big day doing stuff around town and we caught the new movie Doctor Strange multi universe and great movie but now here back at campsite. Last night, Friday night when we got back the place was chockablock and we believe most people are here actually attending all graduation festivities over the weekend for young adults graduating, Penn State signs and flags everywhere, and the place tonight is packed out with people and campfires everywhere, so I reckon it’s gonna be party central tonight and looking forward to a great time.Læs mere

  • Dag 11

    Lazy Day Today

    7. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 7 °C

    Still raining, almost feels like home with all the rain we’ve had, however, the big difference here is their heavy rain is like Brisbane light showers.
    Today will be just running around doing a few errands in preparation of the Graduation Ceremony tomorrow. May even get time to get to the movies and see the new Dr Strange Movie.Læs mere

  • Dag 10

    Rain Day

    6. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 11 °C

    Pretty sad for some of the Graduates to have such bad weather on their day of days. The ceremonies are conducted over 3 days with such a large University, culminating on Sunday with the Doctorates and Masters.
    We just had a great lunch with Bec’s athletes, and it was just incredible to see the incredible amount of respect they have for her. All very sad that she is moving on, saying she has been the best coach they have ever experienced.
    That’s our girl. 👧
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  • Dag 9

    Official Hooding Ceremony

    5. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Well she’s done it again. So proud at this moment of this girl. Had me in tears and couldn’t get a word out without choking up. Attended the Hooding Ceremony for her Masters at Penn State University (PSU) in State College Pennsylvania. She has come so far it’s astounding with such dedication to her sport, achieving her Masters at the same time as coaching the diving team. Incredible, so proud.
    The full Graduation ceremony is on Sunday.
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  • Dag 9

    Main St State College PA

    5. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    Such a beautiful town is State College. Home of the Penn State University (PSU) and the Nittany Lions athletics.
    These pics are the town central campus area, such stunning gardens and so clean and tidy.
    This University campus was established in 1855 and is the highest ranked public institution outside of the Ivy League Universities, Harvard, Yale, Stanford etc. Famous football team that have made 48 Bowl finals in 116 years. Pretty amazing effort.
    And by the way, the football stadium shown here is larger than the MCG with a seating capacity of 106,479, 3rd largest stadium in the world.
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  • Dag 8

    State College PA

    4. maj 2022, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    Finally arrived at State College for our daughters graduation for her Masters. Picked her up from her apartment and the attached video was her response. 😂
    Drove down through the campus area and such a beautiful city. So picturesque and tidy, probably one of the cleanest American cities we’ve seen.
    Tonight we’ll spend another Cracker Barrel stopover and having dinner at the Texas Roadhouse. Sat at the bar like locals and devoured a typical American bar dinner, pics attached.
    Now take note, it is extreme rare that I have to use wide angle to take a photo of a meal, but this seemed to take the whole bar.
    Head off in the morning to Belfonte for our KOA campsite.
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