Ellen: Hey Nick, how's it going?
Nick: Hey Ellen, it's going great, how about yourself?
Ellen: I'm doing well too, just getting back from my trip to Corellia.
Nick: Really? Who did you go with and how long were you there?
Ellen: I was with my parents. We went camping there for two weeks. One week we spent at a camping ground near a small lake, and the other week we went whitewater rafting down the river.
Nick: Wow, what an adventurous holiday. Did you stay in a cabin at the lake?
Ellen: No, we didn't. We had our tent. We always sleep in a tent when we travel. It's a lot cheaper.
Nick: Oh my, I wouldn't be able to do that at all. I'm such a hotel person myself.
Ellen: But why, Nick? Camping in a tent is so much fun. You can hear the birdsin the morning, enjoy the fresh air and…
Nick: And mosquitoes? No, thank you. I'd much rather sleep in a comfortable bed, warm and clean. There isn't a bathroom when you sleep in a tent, is there?
Ellen: No, not in the tent, of course. But the campsite where we stayed in Corellia had a public bathroom with showers, so that was convenient.
Nick: Well, that's good to hear, but it's still hard to sleep on the ground in a sleeping bag, I think.
Ellen: Well, yes, at first, but then you get used to it. You can use a special soft mat to sleep on. It keeps you warm and comfortable.
Nick: I suppose I could try that, but I still think a hotel room is a nicer place to stay, Ellen.
Ellen: Well, Nick, tastes differ. So what have you been doing these last two weeks before school starts?
Nick: Oh, I've been at home, shopping for school supplies, getting my books and uniform in order, you know.
Ellen: Sounds fun. I still have to try on my uniform and see if I need a new one. I've got all the other things, I think. Did you see that new history book for this year? It looks very interesting.
Nick: Yes, I did. I love the maps and illustrations on it. I hope we have our history teacher from last year again this year.
Ellen: Yeah, me too. She was so nice, and her lessons were so fun. History can be quite complicated sometimes.
Nick: So true, especially when you have to memorize all the dates and names. I can never get it right who led what battle and which Tsar was at the throne at what time.
Ellen: Well, I'm afraid I have to go. There's still much to do.
Nick: Yes, me too. It was good to chat with you, Ellen.
Ellen: Bye, Nick. I'll see you soon at school.
Nick: Bye.