Therefore I simply walked around and listened , took in the language , the sights the sounds , and occasionally used my handy dandy translator -LRB- Anna ) , and was able to be understood . For most of the time it was a chance to reflect and enjoy so I let Anna do the talking -LRB- since I could n't ) , and I began an interesting experience of being the only one in the room to laugh 20 seconds after the joke was told -LRB- and then retold in English to me ) . After a few days we traveled by train to Pskov to see Anna 's family .
Upon arrival we were greeted by her Papa , sister , and brother - who also brought a military truck to bring a smile to my face .
Emotion: Joy