March 1, 2011(six weeks to go)
I knew that mywhirlwind adventures had to come to an end sooner or later. I've had so much fun meeting new people and learning about the world. But for the next six weeks, it's time to get back to my school routine and keep up with my homework. My father says that before I know it, vacation will be here again.
March 8, 2011(five weeks to go)
Catching up on homework!
March 15, 2011(four weeks to go)
More homework!
March 22, 2011(three weeks to go)
Started my research project!
April 1, 2011-April Fool's Day (two weeks to go)
You will never believe all of the jokes that Arthur and I played on each other! (Mine were better.)
April 8, 2011- Another Canadian Adventure (one week left)
I made a quick trip up north to spend some time with Annikka's cousin. She showed me the sights and even took me to watch her dance class. Then, I had to hurry home to finish all of my schoolwork.
April 14, 2011(one day to go!)
Finished my research project!
It's almost time for April vacation to start! Of course, I'll be visiting some more amazing places!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Part 5- England Rocks!
February 26, 2011-Fly Away
I boarded a British Airways jet late in the afternoon as I headed to visit Emma's family in The United Kingdom. Since I had a long flight ahead of me, I packed a new book and some Saltines. My friends would be going back to school in a few days, but I had the lucky opportunity to keep on traveling. Farewell, everyone!
February 27, 2011-London Calling
When I awoke, I was sliding out of my envelope. The sky was grey, and the rain was soft. I was in the United Kingdom. Did you know that England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom? My destination was Cambridge, a city that is about an hour north of London, England. London is in gold at the bottom of the map. On this journey,we will only be visiting England, but I'd love to see Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland some day.
The UK's population makes it one of the European Union' s largest countries. Shown below is its flag, known as the Union Jack.
I was hoping to get back to London to see if its famous bridge is falling down. (It's not). Or to see if its famous clock tower is really called Big Ben. (It is.) But my parents asked Emma's aunt to get me home straight away, which means right away. So I packed up some take-away ,or take-out, food of fish and chips and headed back home in my envelope. Since there is about a five hour time difference between The United Kingdom and home, I knew I needed to fall asleep right away. So I did. Well, as they say, England rocks! But for now it's cheerio and good night, friends!
I boarded a British Airways jet late in the afternoon as I headed to visit Emma's family in The United Kingdom. Since I had a long flight ahead of me, I packed a new book and some Saltines. My friends would be going back to school in a few days, but I had the lucky opportunity to keep on traveling. Farewell, everyone!
February 27, 2011-London Calling
When I awoke, I was sliding out of my envelope. The sky was grey, and the rain was soft. I was in the United Kingdom. Did you know that England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland make up the United Kingdom? My destination was Cambridge, a city that is about an hour north of London, England. London is in gold at the bottom of the map. On this journey,we will only be visiting England, but I'd love to see Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland some day.
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The UK's population makes it one of the European Union' s largest countries. Shown below is its flag, known as the Union Jack.
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The United Kingdom's national anthem is called God Save The Queen. Click on the link below and listen closely, since the melody may sound familar to you. Does it ?
England is a country with many fabulous churches. Not only are they famous houses of worship, they also exhibit some wonderful styles of architecture. One of the first places that we stopped was St. Mary The Great , which was built over 900 years ago.
One of our next stops was to see St. John's College.
But my favorite place to visit was King's College Chapel, which has the largest vaulted ceiling in the world. It looks like it is just the right size for me, but it is really a very tall building.
The last church we visited is called The Round Church. Can you guess why?
I never knew how interesting it is to check out how buildings are made. Maybe I'll be an architect some day.
After a long visit with my new friends, we all went out to enjoy a meal in a local pub. I finally got to order some bangers and mash. This was a fancy name for sausages and mashed potatoes with gravy. Of course, my favorite part was the mashed potatoes. I was hoping to get back to London to see if its famous bridge is falling down. (It's not). Or to see if its famous clock tower is really called Big Ben. (It is.) But my parents asked Emma's aunt to get me home straight away, which means right away. So I packed up some take-away ,or take-out, food of fish and chips and headed back home in my envelope. Since there is about a five hour time difference between The United Kingdom and home, I knew I needed to fall asleep right away. So I did. Well, as they say, England rocks! But for now it's cheerio and good night, friends!
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