What to do?

In America school begins in August... about the same time in Germany.  But we have many different start dates because we have many different types of schools.  Some schools are regular public schools like Jule attended.  Some are S.T.E.M. (focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and others are charter schools (receive some government funding but they are allowed more flexibility with course of study.)

When Jule first came to America all her friends were in regular schools.  So many years later the kids have grown up and some are in college.  It's strange to think.  But Jule will have one or two weeks before they all begin classes.  It's perfect that Anita will be landing in Little Rock on the same day that the last of Jule's friends begins her second year of college.

School beginning now is a great thing, because Jule gets to go with Jordan, Andrea and Daani to see their campuses over the next few weeks.  There are lots of activities especially in August to make the new students feel welcome, so she will get to participate in these before beginning her own journey to the university.  She will get to have the fun of American universities well before she has fun at her own in Germany.

As of today, most people know that Jule is here.  But one person does not:  Marissa.  We are keeping Jule's presence a secret from her until tomorrow when we will pull a big surprise on her at a restaurant!

One of the things Jule mentioned that she is craving from America is "white cheese dip."  This is typical at Mexican restaurants in America.  (It's funny, but Lili tells us that nobody in Mexico eats white cheese dip.  This is an American thing.)  Anyhow... Daani works at a Mexican restaurant during her summer home, so we went to eat there and let her serve us.  

I think Jule was pleased with the white cheese dip!  We brought some extra home.

We ordered from the menu Chimi Richi. This is meat, peppers, onions, tomatoes and spices in a tortilla shell.  It is customary to serve with cheese, Mexican rice, and refried beans as shown in the picture below.

Yet again this is becoming a food blog!  :(