My American Favourites

We've been here in the US 8.5 months now, so I thought that I'd make a list of some of my favourite things here in America.

Favourite USA city: Boston is our favourite city, it is a beautiful city, close to the ocean and the Charles River runs through it. It is a student city so the vibe is interesting, fun, dynamic, casual, inspirational and intellectual. People are friendly and there is SO much to do.

Favourite American Food: I love soups so I've really enjoyed the Clam Chowder. The seafood here in Boston is particularly good.

Favourite American Snack: Au Bon Pain's chocolate croissant (heated slightly in the microwave oven! MMmmm) and Hot Chocolate at Burdicks in Cambridge.

Favourite American Drink: Lemonade. It is not like Sprite or Lemonade back in South Africa. It is non-fizzy and sometimes even comes in pink :)

Favourite American Supermarket: Whole Foods. They have such a nice variety of fresh, organic foods. Their Key Lime Cheesecake is a winner!

Favourite American Season: Definately not winter although I've enjoyed the snow :) Summers are extremely hot and humid, and I haven't experienced Spring yet so I'd have to say Fall because it isn't too hot and it is quite pretty with all the leaves turning colours.

Favourite American Sport: Tough one. European football is my all time favourite sport to watch but we haven't watched any games while here in the US. We went to a baseball, basketball and American football game here in Boston. I really enjoyed the basketball and baseball. I don't fully get American football it is like rugby but not quite :)

Favourite American Past-time: Having a picnic by the Charles River and playing in the snow :)

Favourite American Trip: Our trip to the West Coast was awesome, went to Las Vegas, LA, Seattle and San Francisco and met up with family. Even though Athol was busy with assignments and got sick, we still have a blast.

Favourite American idea/innovation: Zipcar. White board paper and paint.

Favourite American Moments: Singing along with thousands of others at the Bruce Springsteen concert at Fenway Park. Watching the Red Sox and Boston Celtics. Just walking around Harvard with Athol :) Seeing Aung San Suu Kyi, Toni Morrison, CK Williams and Noam Chomsky.

Most Embarassing American Moment: Falling asleep during one of Obama's speeches on TV :)