Well, we thankfully saw no cougars, but we also saw little water on our hike to Coal Creek Falls (too late for much more ice to melt, so falls were a nice, dry picnic spot).  Our crew took the many different paths leading up to the Falls and discussed the American culture – the surprises and the challenges.  Newly arrived au pairs also received some good advice from au pairs headed home after almost a year.  The discussion reminded everyone what an individual journey cross-cultural exchange can be at times, but that if we stand together, we are stronger!