Colorful Colorado Au Pair's Life

Hi!
My name is Monika, I am from Poland and for 2 years Aug 2013-15 I have been living in Denver Colorado as an Au Pair. Decision about becoming Au Pair and going to US was definitely the best decision in my life!
I found perfect Host Family and became part of a family. I have been taking care of 2 kids. Connor and Megan. The are really special, active, smart and good kids. Melissa and Brad are great,lovely people, outdoor enthusiastic. I was so lucky to spent 2 years in their house.
Exchange with AIFS its not just being Au Pair, living, working, studying and traveling in US. For most for me it was being a part of family, local community, developing my passion and exploring world around me. I am a big outdoor enthusiastic. Thanks to my host dad I climb my first 14 er in Sep 2013. Until Aug 2015 I climb 26 other Colorado 14 eras and active volcano Mt Rainier 14.410 Ft in Washington State. Hiking and climbing for me was a way to spent all my free time. As a member of Colorado Mountain Club I was also volunteering in American Mountaineering Centre and helping binding hiking trails.
It teach me respect to nature and better work in community.
Being part of international exchange it was making my dreams come true. I could fully understand place where I was, live, work, study and travel with local people. This experience teach me a lot. My Au Pair Adventure is over but it is just beginning of a story :)