Brianna dons a sombrero. In Germany. It kind of sucks!

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************************* Hey everyone!

My name is Brianna Punch, 18 years old, and currently on a Rotary Youth Exchange in Germany.

This will be my first Christmas away from home, and it kind of sucks, but I'm trying to make the best of it.

Germany is a beautiful country, and definitely not as cold as Canada.

I have been on exchange now for almost four months, leaving almost six months left to go.

Life here is pretty good, but I have really gained an appreciation for my true home back in the good ole' Sault.

I may look forward to my journey home, but leaving here won't be easy.

I have so many amazing friends here, especially the ones joining me in this experience.

I love them all so much, and I know I'll be sad to say goodbye to them come June.

I would like to wish Mumma, Dad, Nolan, Gramma, Peter, Nana, Grandpa, all my aunties and uncles, the rest of my family and all my friends a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

I'll be seeing you soon enough, love and miss you all very much! Brianna Punch PS

The photo I've attached is me sitting with Knopf, a bear from the famous Steiff Teddy Bear Musuem. The other photo is me sporting my friend's sombrero!

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