Each country delegation moved to one particular state. We went to San Antonio, Texas. We were received by Youth Ambassadors Texas and that same day, we were set up with our host families, 
mine was the Klunders. Michael is my peer, Diane my mom, Charlie my dad. Particularly, there was another exchange boy from Germany called Sassan. During the weekends Michael, Sassan and I hang out by either going to the theatre or going shopping. Now, we are really close, as a family. We are laughing and having fun all the time. If I could stay a few more weeks, even a few more days, I would definitely do it. I mean, it has been the journey of a lifetime. I have learnt about a developed culture, the way it works, the way American people think, the way to success.
Juan
Our second day in Washington we went to the Department of State, where we met Maria Otero, from Bolivia. We talked to her for a while and she told us about her work there. We learned a lot 
from there and we saw in here an example of life, because she worked really hard and made a lot of efforts for reach what she finally got. She made us realize about global problems, people treatment and social problems. She also made us know about the solutions she and her work group are proposing to solve this problems. I felt really proud of seen a woman from Latinoamerica in such an important charge in the United States.
Dante
That afternoon we went to a baseball game. We were so looking forward for this day. It was 
between Nationals against the Philies. It was very exciting. At half time we saw the mascots get into the field. They entertained us with their funny dances and big heads. We had a really good time learning about this very representative sport of USA and cheering the players on. We even bought some things from the shop like red hands and nats t-shirts. We rooted for the hometeam and they won!
Ethel
On the third day in Washington DC, we went to the OAS where we learnt about the functions this big organization has, and also about their work with teenagers. Now we know that there are people that trust in us and who also think we are the future of our world. This visit really inspired us to be better and to reach for something bigger for our society as we have seen people working really hard to integrate our nations.
Maria Alejandra
My favorite day at Washington D.C. was when we were in the Hard Rock Café! Because I found there plenty od interesting things, like posters, clothing, guitars and all those kind of stuff. It all was amazing! But my two favorite things there were a jacket which belonged to Jimi Hendrix, who was an american guitarrist, singer a writer. He’s is often considered to be the greatest electric guitarist in the history of rock music, so it was like “great here I have part of one of my favorite musicians, part of the history, part of one of my idols, a dream come true!”
Mario
We are in the airport, in the way to Texas. We are first flying to Dallas, and there, taking our flight to San Antonio. I am happy, as I am no feeling my common traveling-headache, neither my traveling-stomachache. We are in Dallas airport, but we are late to our flight to San Antonio. We are received by some people from the Youth Ambassadors program in Texas. I am taking all my bags (I got three big ones) and going to Iliana’s house. The house is amazing and everyone here is so kind. We are having a fast lunch and, then, we go jumping or playing our version of American football. I am having lots of fun and I am taking dozens of pictures with my camera. I am very hot. Now, it’s 6 o’clock and still sunny. There is a charming reception and now we are meeting our hosts families. Each one has one peer. I am one of the Wells. We all meet and have a Peruvian dinner. My family is simply great.
Olenka
La Mision Espanola de San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo conocida como “The Queen of the missions” (la reina de las misiones) que visitamos el 19 de Abril fue bastante interesante pues se ve 
como un lugar detenido en el tiempo, resaltando entre la modernidad de los Estados Unidos. Se trata de una Reduccion Espanola de indigenas dirigida por la iglesia catolica establecida en 1720 por el padre Antonio Margil de Jesus para la Evangelizacion y Defensa de los Nativos Norteamericanos. El lugar esta lleno de encantos y misterios que hacen mas grande la cultura de la Ciudad de San Antonio en Texas. Fue bastante bueno el saber que el Estado proteje estas areas historicas que es esencial para la conservacion de la identidad de los jovenes de la ciudad de San Antonio.
Milton
Este fue nuestro primer día en Communications Arts High School y acompañe a mi peer, Bianca a sus clases. La primera fue Ingles, un poco irónico pero interesante; luego fui a español y pude ayudar a las amigas de Bianca y a ella en algunas dudas. También fuimos al comedor el cual fue un ambiente totalmente nuevo para mí y todos los chicos, pero cada uno de nuestros peers nos 
ayudaron. Los chicos fueron muy amables y se les noto interesados en conocer sobre el Perú y nuestras costumbres (bailes típicos, música, comida, etc.). Fue genial poder compartir el primer día con mi peer y toda esa sociedad juvenil, me permitió conocer lo que ellos piensan y sienten, y también expresar lo que es para mi este viaje y las expectativas que tenia en ello, pues de esa manera podría cooperar con mi comunidad en Perú. He escuchado que el primer día en una escuela nueva es traumante pero creo que no es así pues el mío fue AWESOME!
Kelly
This has been an amazing experience, I will never forget all the people I met, I won’t lose touch with all the people I met here either. This is not a farewell, this is just the beginning of a new 
experience and the beginning of the change in our countries!
Jesus
Ya que regresamos a Peru, empieza una nueva hoja de nuestra vida, empezaremos a realizar el proyecto en beneficio de nuestras comunidades y aplicar todo lo ensenado y aprendido en nuestro viaje, forjando mas lideres para un Peru mejor, que tenga verdaderos jovenes que luchen porque el dia siga brillando cada dia.
Araceli
2010 Peruvian YAs
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