Experiencing Kosovo

What a beautiful winter we've had! I sit here now with the sun streaming in the window, and I can hardly believe it's February. I don't mind not having much snow this year. Yes, the pristine white is breathtaking, and when the sun glances off the snow it brightens the dark areas of the house wonderfully. But, I'm anxious for spring and summer and all that will come with these seasons. A new baby, moving out of our current house, my parents coming home from Africa, vacations with friends...there is much to look forward to! As for now, though, winter is not half bad and I'm enjoying the time that's given. We had a couchsurfer in from Kosovo. His name is Noar, and he is intelligent, humorous, inquisitive, intrigued by film and the supernatural, great at Catchphrase, and he speaks impeccable English. In the couple days he was here, we toured downtown Toledo, ate at the superb San Marcos restaurant, shared both lighthearted and serious conversation, and enjoyed an evening introducing our guest to our Toledo family and friends. Though we only had a short time with Noar, we felt disappointment in his absence but also joy in having formed a friendship with such an interesting individual. We made tentative plans to visit Noar in Kosovo and experience his region of the world in about a year and a half. We hope to make it happen indeed!