Can you imagine American family without a car? Going on foot to the office or to the store? I definitely cannot. In the beginning I explained this phenomenon with American laziness. But the first attempt to buy some stuff for my apartment showed me that I MUST have a car. The distance between my place and different stores, malls, banks and etc. is sooooo big in comparison with Russia. I’m missing time when I could just wake up, go downstairs and buy warm bread and fresh milk for the breakfast in one of the small shops in front of the house. Or I could go to “bazar” (local Russian markets) in the end of the street where old-aged women sell fruits which they grow. But now if one of my friends cannot drive me shopping becomes a challenge for me! Crazy car addiction!!!
So I’m really going to get an American driver’s license and purchase the car. Last week I’ve got a learner’s permit. One exam and I’ll get the license!
Hey, Lena!
ReplyDeleteEverything seems so familiar to me! I'm speaking not only about cars at the moment, but about whole life in the States and studying at Clark. I miss it so much, you can't even imagine.
By the way, where do you live? We stayed in one of the hostels and used to walk a lot or travel by bus. That was quite OK. But I feel you when you speak about car addiction. I had a car during my first visit to the States and that was the greatest experience ever. And walking to the shops in Main street, especially in the evening, wasn't so nice..)Having a car you don't need to ask for a ride and wait for a bus. It is an integral part of life which gives you freedom and gives you a chance to explore the country of visit the way you like.