As Scotland took the pitch, I asked one of my new friends at Biddie Early’s if they sing God Save The King or Flower of Scotland.
“Flower of Scotland,” he said as he put his arm around me. “Lizzie’s in a box.”
For many Europeans visiting the U.S., seeing the iconic yellow school buses for the first time feels like stepping into a movie scene. Something so familiar from American culture suddenly becomes real right in front of them.
It’s interesting how everyday things can become exciting discoveries when viewed from another perspective. A simple school bus represents a piece of daily life, history, and tradition that many people have only seen on screens.
Travel allows us to appreciate the little details we often overlook. Who would have thought a yellow bus could become one of the most memorable parts of someone’s trip?