Visit To Iowa

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I would like to visit Iowa because Matthew Gooi inspired me to do so. Although in the beginning of the essay he narrated Iowa as a complicated place due to the difference of culture where he came from, at the end he seems to be grateful for having the opportunity to live the experience.
I have to admit that there are two things that I couldn´t agree more with him.
First, I’m impressed about the animals too. When I first came here, the fact that ducks cross the street was weird. Honestly, I still don’t get used to it.
Second, it’s unbelievable the common sense that drivers have. I love that pedestrians can walk without fearing that some crazy driver might be in a hurry and throw the car against them.
There are also two more things that he didn´t

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