Cross Cultural Adaptation

[thumb:358:l]We talk a lot in Budapest about adapting to our foreign culture. Some areas are easy and some areas are much more difficult. The biggest challenge in Hungary is the language. It is one of the most difficult in the world and after 3 years, I know a lot of words, but I can hardly carry on a conversation.

This morning, I’m realizing that I’ve adapted in one area. Trent & I woke up early this morning to watch England play in the World Cup! I wasn’t much of a soccer fan before I moved overseas, but as a sports fan living in Europe I basically have two choices: Give up sports or Watch soccer. I guess I chose watch soccer.

We are watching the England – Paraguay match this morning and England had a great goal in the 3rd minute. David Beckham, one of the most famous athletes in the world, is overrated in a lot of ways, but he is amazing on free kicks.

In a lot of ways, I wish I was in Budapest to watch these matches because people care about it over there.

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