The ducks - by Amstel River - April 2021
When I was a child I was fascinated with the world and its different cultures and people. I had penfriends from all around the world.
When I was 20, I met my Californian penfriend in Manhattan and had a great time with her. We got along great in real life as it was in our letters since we were 10 years old.
At age 23, I went on my “Let’s go Europe” tour. I went to Athens, Greece to meet my penfriend, Sofia. We corresponded since I was 9 years old. Sofia was with her best friend, Mary and her older sister, Angelica. I spoke to Sofia via them as her english was not good in person as it was in her letters. It was a nice visit but not as exciting as I had anticipated. I clicked with Mary who wanted to keep in touch. We exchanged only a few letters.
Unfortunately, after the visit, my contact with Sofia dwindled. I did not give up however. I’ve visited Greece several times since then - each time informing her. However, we never met again. Sometimes one has to let go.
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